RN - Operating Room
Albuquerque, New Mexico
OR · Perioperative Care
Posted Jul 13
- Unit
- OR
What the listing says
Role
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $3/hr below the median
The median for Operating Room in New Mexico is $47/hr, across 21 postings.
About this role
The OR RN Circulator provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care by coordinating patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Circulator RN serves as the patient advocate in the operating room, ensuring patient safety, adherence to surgical standards, and seamless communication among the surgical team.
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- One (1) year of Operating Room/Circulator Experience HIGHLY preferred
- RN License
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Benefits
- Educational and career development options
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety wearable badge
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Place
- City
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Local household income
- $68,317/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Albuquerque area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled in the high desert along the Rio Grande, Albuquerque blends Southwestern culture with a sunny, four-season climate. The Sandia Mountains frame the skyline to the east, while historic Old Town offers adobe architecture and local shops. A relaxed pace and diverse medical facilities make it an appealing option for nurses seeking a distinctive Southwestern lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
Presbyterian System Services operates in Ruidoso, New Mexico (88345), providing healthcare services across multiple care settings including acute hospital care, ambulatory/outpatient services, and pediatric nursing. The system appears to offer nursing roles across the care continuum. Nursing roles at Presbyterian…
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
