# Job Opportunity – Pre-Operative Registered Nurse – New Mexico
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 5 days per week (8-hour shifts). On-call requirement of 1-2 nights per week from end of shift until 10:00 PM. No weekend requirement. Blocked scheduling accommodated.
Highlights:
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Pre-operative specialty focus with 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
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Full-time, 8-hour shift schedule with blocked scheduling available
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EPIC electronic medical records system
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Floating requirement to support other units as needed
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Collaborative clinical environment focused on quality patient outcomes
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Minimal weekend coverage required
Requirements:
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Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
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Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license
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BLS Certification from American Heart Association required
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ACLS Certification from American Heart Association required
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Current knowledge and skills appropriate to pre-operative patient population
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Strong communication skills and sensitivity to patient rights
Responsibilities:
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Obtain and record initial patient assessments and establish care priorities based on patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs
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Develop and implement individualized, measurable care plans within established nursing standards
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Systematically re-assess patients to identify progress and trends requiring intervention
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Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of clinical data and patient outcomes
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Participate in patient and family health education and discharge planning
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Implement and document timely interventions appropriate to patient needs
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Perform various Point of Care testing procedures
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Evaluate and modify care plans based on patient response and outcomes
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This pre-operative nursing position offers the chance to work in a specialized surgical setting where you'll coordinate and implement patient care while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety. Join a mission-driven team that values professional respect, clinical excellence, and collaborative patient care. With flexible blocked scheduling and minimal weekend requirements, this role provides an excellent work-life balance while allowing you to make a meaningful impact on surgical patients during a critical phase of their care journey.
