Operating Room Registered Nurse
Glens Falls, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start Date05/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse — 13-week travel nursing assignment in Glens Falls, NY (12801). Requires NY RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 2+ years recent OR/perioperative experience. Join our surgical team and take advantage of travel nursing and perioperative RN opportunities in the Adirondacks.
Job Details — OR RN / Travel Nurse
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing (Travel Nurse)
- Location: Glens Falls, NY 12801 — Adirondack region (New York travel nurse opportunity)
- Setting: Operating Room (14 OR suites); coverage includes Labor & Delivery for C-sections
- Patient Population: Pediatric through Adult
- Start Date: 5/14/2026
- End Date: 8/13/2026 (13 weeks)
- Shift: 12-hour days (11a–11p); approx. 36 hours/week (72 hours bi-weekly)
- On-Call: 1 call per month if needed
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
- EMR: EPIC (EPIC experience required)
- Orientation: 8 hours orientation
Minimum Qualifications — Operating Room Nurse / Perioperative RN
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York (NY RN)
- New York Temporary Health Care Service Agency License/Registration Certificate (required for submission)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (upload with profile)
- Minimum 2 years recent Operating Room RN / perioperative nursing experience
- Experience across vascular, orthopedic trauma, general surgery, robotics, urology, and ENT
- Travel nursing experience preferred (travel nurse / OR RN jobs)
- EPIC EMR proficiency
- Scrub and circulate experience; primarily circulating role
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Completion of Verbal De-escalation training (Welle, CPI, or PMCS) prior to onboarding
- Negative 14-panel drug screen required within 24 hours of offer acceptance
- Must have own vehicle
- Must permanently reside outside of excluded NY counties (see full job posting for details)
Key Responsibilities — Surgical RN / OR RN
- Assess, plan, and implement perioperative nursing care for surgical patients before, during, and after surgery
- Maintain a sterile and safe surgical environment and follow perioperative safety protocols
- Provide clear pre- and post-operative patient education and discharge instructions
- Monitor patients’ physical and emotional status throughout the surgical continuum
- Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the perioperative team
- Primarily function as a circulating nurse; scrub nurse experience is highly valued
- Participate in a wide variety of surgical specialties (excluding cardiac and ophthalmology)
- Provide coverage in Labor & Delivery for C-sections as needed
Why apply: This Glens Falls travel nurse position is ideal for OR RNs seeking New York travel nursing jobs and perioperative RN experience in a busy surgical environment with EPIC EMR. Enjoy the community and outdoor activities in the Adirondacks while advancing your surgical nursing career.
Apply now to be considered for this Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel assignment in Glens Falls, NY. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in perioperative nursing.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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GHR Healthcare
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About Glens Falls, NY
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Glens Falls, NY here's what you should know:- Glens Falls has a cost of living slightly below the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 80°F, while winter lows can drop to 10°F.
- Be prepared for cold winters and warm summers.
- Short-term rentals can be found in Glens Falls, but availability may vary.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- Glens Falls is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- Glens Falls has a growing community of travel nurses.
- There are various restaurants offering diverse cuisines, art galleries, music events, and local sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities in the nearby Adirondack Mountains and Lake George.
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