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Operating Room RN – 5x8 Days | 13 Weeks | Structured OR Suite

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationRoswell
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 23, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

TRAVEL RN – OPERATING ROOM (OR)


ABOUT HEARTLINE STAFFING

This opportunity is represented by Heartline Staffing LLC, a nurse-founded healthcare recruiting firm, operating in strategic partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting.


ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Heartline Staffing is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment at Lovelace Regional Hospital in Roswell, New Mexico.


This is a structured daytime OR position within a focused 4-room surgical suite supporting a diverse surgical case mix. Ideal for confident, seasoned OR nurses comfortable circulating in a fast-paced perioperative setting.


ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

• 13-Week Contract
Day Shift – 5x8 (06:30–15:00)
• 4 Operating Rooms
• Approx. 10 cases per day
• 1:1 patient ratio

• Call Required (nights/weekends)
• Epic charting


SURGICAL CASE MIX

• General Surgery
• Orthopedics (including total joints)
• ENT
• Urology
• Gynecology
• Ophthalmology


COMPENSATION

Strong weekly travel compensation package available.
Tax-advantaged stipends and full breakdown provided during recruiter consultation.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active New Mexico RN license or Compact license (required at submission)  

• Minimum 5 years recent OR experience  • Previous travel experience required  

• Epic experience required  

• ACLS, BLS, PALS required  

• Must reside outside 50-mile local radius


Applications are submitted by Heartline Staffing and securely processed through our Strategic Talent Partner, Purple Cow Recruiting.

Key Skills
Operating Room NursingCirculatingPerioperative SettingGeneral SurgeryOrthopedicsTotal JointsENTUrologyGynecologyOphthalmologyEpic ChartingACLSBLSPALS
Categories
Healthcare
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
This role involves working as a travel Registered Nurse in a structured, 4-room Operating Room suite supporting a diverse surgical case mix, including General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Gynecology, and Ophthalmology. The nurse will be responsible for circulating duties in a fast-paced perioperative setting, requiring comfort with approximately 10 cases per day on a 5x8 day shift schedule.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
12
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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