Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,150 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division 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: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with a 13-week travel contract in Albuquerque, New Mexico (zip code 87102). Join a leading healthcare team in a dynamic surgical environment, serving adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Discover rewarding travel nursing opportunities in New Mexico healthcare while enjoying Albuquerque’s vibrant culture and scenic landscapes.

Travel Nurse Job Details – Albuquerque, NM

• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102 (New Mexico nursing jobs)
• Contract Type: Travel Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Healthcare Setting: Operating Room (OR)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: January 5, 2026 – End: April 6, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10-hour (06:30 – 17:00)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,970 - $2,020
• Open Positions: 2 Operating Room RN jobs
• Scrubs: Provided
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Daily Census: 30 patients
• Number of Operating Rooms: 13

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active New Mexico or Compact RN license (required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS, PALS, and CNOR certifications preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic charting system preferred
• Ability to float between Lovelace Medical Center and Heart Hospital as needed
• On-call required: 6+ days per month, including at least 1 weekend
• Proficient in a wide range of surgical procedures (see responsibilities below)
• Local candidates within 50 miles not accepted

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care for surgical patients in the Operating Room
• Assist with orthopedic, neurological, gynecologic, urologic, general, and robotic surgeries
• Float between Lovelace Medical Center and Heart Hospital as required
• Participate in on-call rotation (minimum 6 days/month, including weekends)
• Document patient care using Epic charting system
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including radiology, pharmacy, rapid response, and interpretation services
• Complete orientation and required training modules onsite
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and procedures
• Demonstrate proficiency in ALIF, joint replacement, craniotomy, cataract extraction, robotic surgeries, and other advanced procedures

Experience the best of New Mexico healthcare jobs while making a difference in patient care. Enjoy Albuquerque’s Southwestern charm, outdoor adventures, and cultural attractions. Apply now to start your travel nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

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We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. Equal Opportunity

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Planet Healthcare Job ID #437800. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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