Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,590 per week

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Operating Room in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The RN will provide patient care in the perioperative setting, supporting surgical services based on unit needs and call requirements. Required qualifications include RN licensure in New Mexico and certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS.

The position offers competitive pay, private housing or allowance, and comprehensive health insurance among other benefits. Join a supportive team dedicated to your success in travel nursing.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in New Mexico.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Travel experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the perioperative setting.
• Support surgical services as required by the unit.
• Participate in call requirements and float as needed.

Skills

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

New Mexico RN licensure

Job description

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

Job Summary

Los Alamos, New Mexico Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN). The RN in the OR - Surgery specialty provides patient care in the perioperative setting and supports surgical services based on unit needs and call requirements. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 40 hours
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
• Schedule: Days shift; 8 hours per shift; minimum 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: RN licensure in New Mexico; ACLS, BLS, PALS, and HWC certifications or licensure as listed in the posting; required to work as an RN in New Mexico.
• Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience is a plus, but not required.
• Additional Information: Orientation is weekly, on Mondays. Weekend hours are every other/as needed. Call requirements as needed, with 10–11 days of call each month (or 15–16 days per month if only two staff). Float requirements may be needed, including pre‑op.
• All clinical staff in New Mexico must be fingerprinted before hire and provide documentation that the check is being processed. Travelers may start on a 14‑day waiver while waiting on results but must be supervised. Each agency needs an account with the New Mexico Department of Health (NM DOH), and compliance teams will enter clinicians into the portal for background check processing.

Benefits

• 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
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1274015. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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.