Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,595 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) plan

Referral bonuses

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel assignment in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This perioperative role delivers care across surgical specialties in a Level III Trauma facility, coordinating intraoperative patient care.

Duties include circulating nurse responsibilities, documentation, and sterile field support for General Surgery, Orthopedics, GYN, Urology, and more. Requirements: 2+ years OR experience, valid BLS (ACLS preferred), evenings 11:00 AM–7:00 PM,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of operating room nursing experience required.
• Valid BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Circulating nurse duties including patient safety, documentation, workflow coordination and sterile field support.
• Manage intraoperative care across multiple surgical specialties.

Skills

OR nursing

Team coordination

Documentation

Education

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Circulating nurse

Job description

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

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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) RN in an unspecified location. This role involves providing perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties within a Level III Trauma facility. The position requires coordination of patient care throughout the intraoperative phase, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient surgical workflow.

Job Details

• Position Description: The circulating nurse in the operating room is responsible for patient safety, documentation, workflow coordination, and sterile field support during surgical procedures. Involves managing a diverse caseload including General Surgery, Orthopedics, Gynecology (GYN), Robotics, Urology, Hand Surgery, and Podiatry.
• Certifications & Education Requirements: Valid BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of operating room nursing experience required.
• Schedule: Evenings shift, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: The candidate must have at least 2 years of operating room nursing experience, valid BLS certification, and meet the educational and requirements standards.
• Additional Information: The position involves split call coverage, with weekday calls from 3 PM to 7 AM and weekend 12-hour shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM or 7 PM to 7 AM, shared among nursing staff. Candidates must have the ability to work up to 48 hours weekly and complete fingerprinting as required by the state of New Mexico prior to placement. Scrubs are hospital-laundered and provided. A minimum RTO of 1 week is permitted. No floating required.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1335527. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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