Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in Santa Fe, NM

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Operating Room / Surgery (Days)

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Days | 5 Days x 8 Hours | Start Time: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 13-Week Assignment | Projected Start: September 7, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and record initial patient assessments, establish care priorities based on patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs, and reassess systematically to identify trends requiring intervention.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized, measurable plans of care consistent with Nursing Standards of Care, modifying plans based on patient outcomes and clinical evaluations.
• Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of clinical facts; perform Point of Care testing procedures as required.
• Participate in patient and family health education and discharge planning; implement and document timely, appropriate nursing interventions.
• Coordinate team assignments, delegate unit work appropriately, and follow up on delegated patient care tasks to ensure quality and completeness.
• Promote a positive, professional work environment; collaborate with physicians, staff, and visitors to achieve unit and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Operating Room / Surgical nursing.
• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age and type of patient population served; knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in an Operating Room or Surgical setting.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt readily to changes in work environment, schedule, and patient care priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely appropriate to the developmental age of the patient.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment in Santa Fe, New Mexico on a 13-week travel contract with a defined schedule and consistent hours.
• Join a team committed to quality patient care, professional growth, and a supportive, collaborative work culture.