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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN - OR Circulator for a 13-week travel contract at a 47-bed acute care hospital in Northern New Mexico, requiring 2+ years of OR experience and active NM or compact RN licensure.
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Work setting is a 47-bed acute care facility serving as a major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico
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OR unit includes 3 OR suites, 3 PACU bays, and 5 pre-op bays
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Patient population includes all age groups
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Patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2
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Day shift, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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Every other weekend required, with additional weekend coverage as needed
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On-call required approximately 10–11 days per month; if only two staff are available, call may increase to 15–16 days per month
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Float to Pre-Op as needed
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EHR systems used are CQI and Medhost
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Active RN license valid in New Mexico (NM state license or compact license) required
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Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and HWC — all must be AHA-certified and in hand prior to consideration
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Minimum 2 years of OR circulator experience required
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Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
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All clinical staff working in New Mexico must be fingerprinted before hire; documentation that the background check is being processed must be provided prior to start
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Role involves circulating in the OR within a surgical services department
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Orientation takes place on Mondays
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Hospital-provided scrubs; casual wear and open-toed shoes are not permitted
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Travelers may begin on a 14-day waiver while awaiting fingerprint background check results but must be supervised during that period
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Candidates must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
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Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
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Candidates who are currently employed full-time elsewhere are not eligible
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Travel experience is a plus but not required — first-time travelers will be considered
