What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Operating Room position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN - OR Circulator for a 13-week travel contract at a 47-bed acute care hospital in Northern New Mexico, requiring 2 years of OR experience and active NM or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Work setting is a 47-bed acute care facility serving as a major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico
- OR unit includes 3 OR suites, 3 PACU bays, and 5 pre-op bays
- Patient population includes all age groups
- Patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2
- Day shift, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Every other weekend required, with additional weekend coverage as needed
- On-call required approximately 10–11 days per month; if only two staff are available, call may increase to 15–16 days per month
- Float to Pre-Op as needed
- EHR systems used are CQI and Medhost
Requirements
- Active RN license valid in New Mexico (NM state license or compact license) required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and HWC — all must be AHA-certified and in hand prior to consideration
- Minimum 2 years of OR circulator experience required
- Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
- All clinical staff working in New Mexico must be fingerprinted before hire; documentation that the background check is being processed must be provided prior to start
Additional Information
- Role involves circulating in the OR within a surgical services department
- Orientation takes place on Mondays
- Hospital-provided scrubs; casual wear and open-toed shoes are not permitted
- Travelers may begin on a 14-day waiver while awaiting fingerprint background check results but must be supervised during that period
- Candidates must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
- Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
- Candidates who are currently employed full-time elsewhere are not eligible
- Travel experience is a plus but not required — first-time travelers will be considered