Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,385 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Espanola, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse specializing in operating room (OR) nursing is sought for a position in Espanola, New Mexico. The role involves utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment, coordinating with the healthcare team, and supervising licensed practical nurses and non-licensed assistive personnel. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position offers an opportunity to work in multiple surgical departments, with floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles.

Job Details:

• Location: Espanola, NM
• Shift: Days (12-hour shifts)
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Required Qualifications:
  • State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
  • BLS certification (by American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross)
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
  • Minimum two (2) years current experience required in large operating rooms
  • Must be able to scrub during procedures
  • Successful completion of at least one 13-week travel assignment
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Epic electronic medical record experience (preferred but not required; training can be provided)
  • Ortho, EENT, and/or vascular surgery experience are a plus
  • ACLS and PALS certifications (both required for completion, PALS preferred)
  • EENT Surgery experience, Vascular Surgery experience

Additional Information:

• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required.
• Clinical proficiency in orthopedic, ENT, and vascular surgeries is desirable.
• Teamwork, operating room nursing, scrubbing, and adaptability to fast-paced environments are essential skills.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1280388. 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: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus