RN INPATIENT - All Operating Rooms (OR) and Surgical Services Perioperative Program
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWoods End Road, Edgewood, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 87015, United States
University of New Mexico Hospital serves as the state's premier academic medical center, offering comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of specialties. Our Surgical Services Perioperative Program is dedicated to advancing patient outcomes through excellence in perioperative nursing. The program includes the CCT Operating Room, the only Level 1 trauma operating room in the state, and the Pediatric Operating Room, located within New Mexico's only children's hospital. These facilities operate as educational hubs, fostering a culture of teamwork, patient safety, and continuous learning.
We are seeking passionate Registered Nurses to join our dynamic teams across the Operating Room, Pediatric OR, and Eye Surgery Center. In this role, you will provide direct nursing care to patients ranging from neonates to geriatric adults, working within a fluid, high-acuity environment that demands flexibility and adaptability.
In the CCT OR, you will support a busy 24/7 schedule across 18 operating rooms, collaborating with experienced surgeons and anesthesiologists to manage complex trauma and surgical cases. At the Pediatric OR, you will deliver compassionate, family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents, transforming young lives through advanced surgical interventions. The Eye Surgery Center offers specialized opportunities for those focused on ophthalmic procedures.
For nurses new to the field, our 6-month Surgical Services Peri-Op Program provides comprehensive training, including classroom didactics and on-the-job rotations with preceptors. This program prepares you for various service specialties, ensuring you master the specific equipment, supplies, and processes required for success. Upon completion, you will have the autonomy to select your schedule and shifts.
We have immediate openings and aim to move quickly. Once you apply, a hiring manager will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your interests and potential placement. We utilize a self-scheduling program, allowing staff to manage their workdays and vacation time effectively.
Our team values a supportive, family-centered environment where patient safety is the top priority. We offer competitive compensation with shift differentials (17% for weekday nights, 26% for weekend nights, and 15% for weekend days), sign-on bonuses, and relocation assistance. We are committed to professional growth, offering comprehensive training, orientation, and opportunities for precepting new personnel.
University of New Mexico Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish or local indigenous languages (Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo), to better serve our community.
Work model: On-site
Woods End Road, Edgewood, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 87015, United States
Edgewood, New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing. Bilingual English/Spanish. Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo. Nationally Certified in area of specialty.
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Skills: RN, CPR Certification, Bilingual English/spanish, Bilingual English/keres, Bilingual English/tewa, Bilingual English/tiwa, Bilingual English/towa, Bilingual English/zuni, Bilingual English/navajo.
Education: Nationally Accredited Nursing Program Graduate; Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing.