Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Farmington, NM

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,985 a week in all, a taxable rate of $20 an hour plus $1,264.94 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Nurse, located in Farmington, New Mexico. This position involves providing perioperative patient care within a 10-operating-room surgical department at a busy healthcare facility. The role requires supporting diverse surgical procedures, including trauma cases, with a focus on patient safety and team collaboration.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (must be from the American Heart Association). Education: RN degree. Location: Farmington, NM. Experience: 0 years minimum.
• Schedule: Shift is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday through Monday, with variable call, totaling 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities include supporting patients and surgeons during traumatic injuries, performing a variety of procedures from basic laparoscopy to complex abdominal or chest trauma cases, with an emphasis on competence and confidence.
• Must be comfortable supporting patients and surgeons with/for significant traumatic injuries—able to anticipate needs regarding instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Additional notes: The role involves working in a diverse patient population across all ages, supporting varied OR specializations, and using Cerner electronic health record system.
• Submission requirements include a resume and submission form.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits