Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,660 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k)

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN in the OR for a 13-week assignment in Deming, NM. You will join a surgical team, scrub and assist in procedures, and coordinate with surgeons and staff. The role requires travel experience and active RN licensure, with required BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Expected 40 hours/week, days, start 10/05/2026. Benefits include housing options or housing allowance, comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan, and travel reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 2 years of operative nursing experience
• Prior travel experience in Orthopedics, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, or Endoscopy
• RN license required; BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required
• Travel experience mandatory; no local candidates accepted

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist during surgeries
• Supervise personnel providing patient care
• Ensure supplies and case timeliness
• Communicate with families and update physician preference cards

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

OR - Operating Room

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

10/05/2026

Duration:

13 weeks40 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

Job Summary:Operating Room (OR) Nurse position available in a healthcare facility. The role involves working within a surgical team to provide patient care during surgical procedures. The nurse will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff to ensure safety, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Job Details:Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week, starting on 10/05/2026 and ending on 01/02/2027

Required Qualifications: 2 years of experience in operative nursing, prior travel experience in Orthopedics, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, or Endoscopy; valid licenses (e.g., RN license), BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications; must have travel experience; no local candidates accepted; all travel submissions must include the specified experience and prior travel background.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a PWP facility, familiarity with surgical protocols and standards, ability to demonstrate critical thinking and leadership skills.

Additional Information: The operating room nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for patient care in the operating room.

Responsibilities include ensuring supplies and case timeliness, communicating with families, updating physician preference cards, scrubbing and assisting during surgeries, and supervising personnel providing patient care.

BenefitsThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

Private housing or generous housing allowanceComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverageDependent health insurance with prescription coverageCompetitive salariesReferral bonusesTravel reimbursement401(k) retirement planDirect deposit/free checkingUnlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1319025. 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.