Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,130 per week

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

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse position located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This role involves providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care across various surgical specialties within a Level III Trauma facility. The OR nurse is responsible for coordinating patient care throughout intraoperative procedures, ensuring patient safety, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting surgical workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, start date 08/03/2026.


• Required Qualifications: 2 years of OR nursing experience, BLS certification required, ACLS preferred, valid nursing license in the state of New Mexico.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Robotics, Urology, Hand Surgery, and Podiatry.


• Additional Information: The circulating nurse in the OR is responsible for patient safety, documentation, workflow coordination, and sterile field support during surgical procedures. Call requirements are split among OR nurses, with an average of 7 calls in a 6-week period. Weekday call starts at 3pm to 7am; weekend call involves 12-hour shifts from 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am. Candidates must have fingerprints on file with the state of New Mexico, as the fingerprint process can take several weeks. Scrubs are hospital laundered and available. EMR systems used include Medhost and PICIS. No floating is required.

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 #1282756. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus