Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse in New Mexico. This position involves providing perioperative nursing care across multiple surgical specialties within a Level III Trauma facility. The role requires coordination of patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow. The shift is scheduled during daytime hours, primarily from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, with additional call responsibilities.
Job Details
- Location: 4311 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011
- Position Title: Circulator Nurse in the Operating Room (OR) One vacancy available
- Shift Schedule: Days, 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Friday; call required, holidays required
- Schedule: 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), valid RN license, two or more years of OR RN experience, current fingerprints on file as per New Mexico requirements, experience in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Gynecology (GYN), Robotics, Urology, Hand Surgery, and Podiatry; ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, experience in Robotics, Urology, Hand, and Podiatry surgeries.
- Additional Information: The circulating nurse is responsible for patient safety, documentation, workflow coordination, sterile field support, and ensuring compliance with all safety standards. No floating required. Scrubs are hospital laundered and available. Experience with Medhost and PICIS electronic medical record systems. Split call responsibilities among OR nurses, with shifts of 12 hours, including weekday and weekend shifts. Max of 1 week of requested time off. Candidates must be registered with the state of New Mexico for fingerprint processing, which can take several weeks.
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-31
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
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