Travel Perioperative Charge Nurse RN - $2,480 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Socorro, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/10/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Peri-Op/PACU position requiring a NM or compact RN license and at least two years of recent experience in a small PACU.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a peri-operative/PACU setting within a hospital
• Responsibilities include both Pre-Op and PACU patient care
• Day shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with weekend and on-call coverage as needed
• May be required to float between departments or local locations within a 20-mile radius
• Epic EMR used; prior experience preferred but not required as training is provided
• Responsible for direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation
• Coordinate patient care with the healthcare team and family
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and protocols
• Supervise LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel as required
• Complete age-specific and procedure protocol education and competency testing per unit standards
• Basic cardiac arrhythmia testing required if floated to ED, ICU, or PCU, to be completed during orientation
• Scrub or dress code requirements will follow hospital policy

Requirements

• Active NM or compact state RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required
• Minimum of two years current experience in a small PACU and Pre-Op
• At least one previous 13-week travel assignment
• Teamwork and flexibility with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility—no locals allowed
• Must wait one year after previous permanent employment at the facility before being considered as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-620852. 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: Travel RN - PACU

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