Travel OR RN - $2,312 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 3 years of OR experience with circulating and Level I trauma experience.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room department of a Level I Trauma, teaching, children's hospital providing short-term acute care
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekend requirement of 2-3 shifts per month
• On-call requirement of 24-36 hours per month on day shift, details discussed with OR leadership
• No floating required outside of scope
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Purple scrubs provided

Requirements

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required
• BLS certification required (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room RN experience required
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Circulating experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Pending license accepted

Additional Information

• Must work 2 of the following 3 holiday bundles: Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
• COVID vaccine optional, though facility requires reporting of vaccination status
• Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require advance approval
• Not accepting local candidates within 100 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-738893. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.