Travel OR Nurse (RN) | Cubero, New Mexico

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Job Description

Imagine exploring the beauty of Cubero, NMa region where natural wonders and Southwestern culture meet. Choosing Cubero as your next travel destination gives you the opportunity to experience life in a vibrant rural community, with breathtaking landscapes, historical sites, and outdoor adventure awaiting during your downtime. Professionally, working in a critical access hospital setting broadens your clinical expertise and exposes you to innovative practices and leadership styles, ensuring that your skills as an RN grow stronger and your resume shines with unique experience.

As an operating room RN circulator in this engaging environment, you will be the advocate for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Your responsibilities extend beyond patient safety to managing the overall workflow and ensuring effective collaboration within a close-knit surgical team. The demands of a resource-limited hospital foster adaptability, autonomy, and leadership, helping you develop qualities highly valued in every future role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain patient advocacy and safety: verify identity, surgical site, consent, and participate in assessments and time-outs
• Prepare the OR: set up equipment, supplies, enforce aseptic technique, anticipate team needs
• Manage intraoperative care: handle documentation, supply count, coordinate among anesthesia and surgical team members
• Continuously monitor patients: assess vital signs, provide comfort, respond to physiological changes
• Document accurately in EHR per hospital and regulatory guidelines
• Ensure inventory and equipment functionality; practice cost-effective resource use
• Facilitate transition to PACU/other departments and deliver thorough hand-offs
• Respond effectively to emergencies, participate in on-call rotation
• Adhere to AORN standards, infection control, and compliance protocols
• Collaborate flexibly with the multidisciplinary team, supporting other perioperative areas as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Graduate of ADN or BSN program (BSN preferred)
• Current RN license (NM or compact state)
• BLS (AHA) required, ACLS within 6 months, PALS preferred
• 1-2 years OR circulator experience preferred
• Critical Access/rural hospital background a plus
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and EMR proficiency

Perks & Benefits

• Tax-advantaged travel stipends and travel assistance
• Premium compensation for your expertise
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Reliable job security as a valued travel professional

Take the first step towards a rewarding role in Cubero, NMexpand your skills, experience a close-knit healthcare team, and create unforgettable adventures. Apply today!