Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – Operating Room / Perioperative (surgical) unit

Rochester, NY, United States

Start date: 06/08/2026

Travel assignment lasting several weeks | 4x10-hour shifts

Weekly pay: $2,184 – $2,233 per week

Guaranteed hours: none

Setting: Hospital OR team

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,184 – $2,233 per week
• Shift: 4x10 days
• Start date: 06/08/2026
• Contract type: Travel - temporary assignment in a hospital OR
• Patient care: 1:1 ratios during days and nights; mandatory call
• Scheduling approach: Block schedule with possible accommodations; floating across specialties
• Locational rule: Candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not accepted
• RTO: Minimal; cannot submit candidates with more than 10 days of requested time off
  
  

Responsibilities

• Serve as circulating nurse in the operating room, maintaining sterile technique and assisting the surgical team throughout ortho (total joint & trauma), neuro, GYN/urology, vascular, and thoracic procedures
• Prepare the OR, position patients, apply appropriate monitoring, and ensure proper instrument and implant counts; handle specimen labeling and routing
• Administer or coordinate intraoperative care, support anesthesia, manage equipment setup (including robotic-assisted and laparoscopic systems such as Da Vinci Xi), and respond to intraoperative changes
• Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation in EPIC; communicate with the team and perioperative services to support patient safety and flow
• Assist with post-anesthesia care handoff and contribute to immediate postoperative containment and room turnover as needed
• Participate in unit-based efforts, including interdisciplinary rounds, rapid response as applicable, and adherence to unit policies and compliance requirements
  
  

Requirements

• Active New York RN license in hand to submit (pending licenses not accepted)
• BLS certification required
• CNOR certification listed in posting; recruiter to confirm whether required for this assignment
• OR/perioperative experience: posting lists 3 years; compliance notes indicate 1 year—recruiter will verify exact requirement
• Travel experience required; unit does not accept first-time travelers
• EPIC charting experience required (hard requirement per compliance notes)
• Mandatory competencies: phlebotomy and IV insertion
• Unit-specific capabilities: sterile technique across a range of procedures; ability to float across specialties; able to work a 4x10 schedule and participate in call shifts
• Education: RN degree (bachelor’s or associate degree as applicable for licensure)
  
  

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated onboarding and credentialing assistance for rapid start
• Fast credentialing processes to minimize start delays
• Nationwide assignments through the employer
  
  

Find more opportunities

If you’d like to explore other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please apply or visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view additional RN opportunities and travel assignments.

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
  
  

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
  
  

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract
  
  

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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