Travel Nurse RN – OR – Operating Room – $2,500 per week

Join Aptiva Healthcare as a Travel Nurse RN – Operating Room in Oil, Lea County, New Mexico. This 8‑week assignment offers a fast‑paced OR environment with a 1:1 patient ratio.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide peri‑operative nursing care for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and ensure proper instrument handling.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the surgical team to coordinate patient flow.
• Document all nursing interventions and patient responses accurately in the electronic health record.
• Participate in post‑operative monitoring and patient education.

Requirements

• Current RN license in New Mexico (or compact state) with a valid CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting.
• Strong knowledge of sterile processing, surgical instrumentation, and OR safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work 10‑hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, for the full 8‑week assignment.

Employment Details

Duration: 8 weeks
Shift: 10‑hour day shifts (40 hrs/week)
Employment Type: Travel assignment through Aptiva Healthcare.

Why Choose This Assignment?

• Work in a short‑term acute care hospital with a 1:1 nurse‑to‑patient ratio.
• Gain experience across a wide range of surgical specialties.
• Travel support and housing assistance provided by Aptiva Healthcare.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the length of the travel nursing assignment?

The assignment is for 8 weeks, working 40 hours per week on 10‑hour day shifts.

Do I need a New Mexico RN license?

A current RN license in New Mexico or any compact state is required, along with CPR/BLS certification.

What type of hospital will I be working in?

You will be placed in a short‑term acute care hospital that offers a 1:1 patient‑to‑nurse ratio in the operating room.