
This full-time Registered Nurse role supports the Operating Rooms and Surgical Services Perioperative Program at University of New Mexico Hospital. The position involves providing direct patient care across diverse surgical specialties, including trauma, pediatric, and eye surgery, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and effective care planning. Key responsibilities include assisting with surgical procedures, administering medications, maintaining medical records, and participating in orientation or precepting new staff. The role is appealing due to the opportunity to work in a high-impact Level 1 trauma center and the only children's hospital in the state, offering a supportive culture focused on teamwork and professional growth. A six-month training program is available for nurses new to the field, and the hospital utilizes a self-scheduling system with flexible shift options.

















