Overview
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Carlsbad, NM
Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Carlsbad, New Mexico (zip code 88220). Join a leading healthcare facility with 6 state-of-the-art operating rooms, performing approximately 250 surgical procedures monthly. Carlsbad is a top destination for travel nurses, offering a supportive healthcare community, desert scenery, and proximity to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1980 - $2120
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing (locum tenens)
- Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220
- Facility Size: 99-bed hospital
- Operating Rooms: 6
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 6, 2025
- End Date: January 5, 2026
- Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts (7:00am – 5:30pm)
- Hours per Week: 40
- Call Requirements: Minimum 1 weekday per week, possible weekend rotation
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – New Mexico or compact state
- Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Clinical experience in general, orthopedic, OBGYN, podiatry, plastics, endoscopy, robotics (DaVinci), and trauma cases
- Proven ability to provide adult and pediatric patient care
Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities
- Circulate and assist in a wide range of surgical procedures: general, orthopedic, OBGYN, podiatry, plastics, endoscopy, and robotics
- Demonstrate critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in the operating room
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and the healthcare team
- Ensure timely case management, supply readiness, and effective communication with patients and families
- Update physician preference cards and supervise personnel delivering patient care
- Maintain compliance with State Nurse Practice Act, AORN standards, and hospital policies
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: www.ghrhealthcare.com
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.