Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,565 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The location is Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is a travel Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) Circulator position. The role involves providing patient care in the operating room environment, collaborating with surgical teams, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory and institutional standards. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Carlsbad, NM
• Specialty: Operating Room
• Shift Hours: 8 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40.0 hours
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Required Qualifications: Certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Education requirements, including appropriate licensure, and at least 2 years of experience in operating room nursing, with experience in general, orthopedic, obstetrics and gynecology, podiatry, plastics, endoscopy, trauma, and DaVinci robotics are required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Adult and pediatric experience.
• Schedule: Days, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with 5 shifts per week.
• Additional Information: Call requirements include a minimum of one weekday per week and weekend rotation. On-call shifts run Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 7:00 am, and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 7:00 am. The position is for a contractor replacement.

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 #1278798. 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: 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