Travel OR RN - $2,643 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a travel assignment at a women's hospital, requiring at least 2 years of OR experience and a NM or Compact RN license.

Details

• Operating Room (OR) setting within a women's hospital
• Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) with the option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• On-call required per 6-week schedule: approximately 3 weeknight call shifts (Mon–Thu, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM) and 2–3 twelve-hour call shifts on weekends
• Gynecological, plastics, general, orthopedic, podiatry, urology, ENT, oral, and robotic surgery cases
• Procedures include hysterectomies, laparoscopic-assisted cases, total joint replacements, mastectomy with reconstruction, Da Vinci Xi robotic surgeries, Mako robotic orthopedic surgeries, and more
• Equipment used includes Cell Saver, electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, Hana Table, and Steris systems
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Floating to like units within scope may be required based on facility needs, with brief orientation provided on any new unit

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required (pending NM or Compact license accepted, but must be obtained prior to start)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Scrub and circulating skills across multiple surgical specialties are expected, including gynecology, plastics, general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, urology, ENT, and oral surgery
• Robotic surgery experience (Da Vinci Xi and Mako systems) is a plus
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible to return as a traveler
• No travel pairs or groups accepted
• RTO must be disclosed prior to acceptance; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation, and no more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved
• Onsite orientation includes non-billable online modules (approximately 4–6 hours for RNs) completed during orientation

American Traveler Job ID #P-735851. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.