Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care
Geneva, NY
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Acute RN – Operating Room (OR) travel nurse opportunity in the Finger Lakes region of New York: 16-week travel contract, OR circulator required, 4x9 schedule — Apply now.

Join a dedicated surgical team as an Acute Registered Nurse (OR RN / perioperative nurse) in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. This area offers stunning lake views, vibrant local culture, and abundant outdoor recreation—an excellent setting for travel nursing and New York nursing jobs focused on work-life balance.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
• Location: Finger Lakes, NY 14456 (New York State)
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Hours per Week: 40
• Shift: 4x9-hour shifts, Monday–Friday (6:30am/7:30am–3:30pm/4:30pm)
• On-Call: 1 day per week (Mon–Thurs) + 3 on-call weekends every 4–6 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel RN / On-Site (Perioperative Nurse, OR Circulator)

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience; OR circulator experience required
• Experience as a perioperative nurse or surgical nurse in small community hospital settings preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA/RQI)
• NIHSS certification
• Ability to float to units as needed and to manage on-call responsibilities (may be sole OR RN on-site during on-call shifts)

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing and circulate for a variety of surgical service lines including Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, ENT (including pediatric), GI, Spine, Ophthalmology, and Podiatry
• Assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Deliver direct patient care, monitor patient progress throughout the surgical episode, and ensure safe handoffs
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care, discharge instructions, and lifestyle changes to support recovery
• Maintain sterile technique, infection prevention strategies, and compliance with OR safety protocols
• Participate in quality improvement activities, performance improvement, and self-evaluation to enhance nursing practice
• Serve as patient advocate and provide emotional support in the perioperative environment

Why This Travel RN Opportunity

• Work as a valued OR nurse in a community hospital setting in New York
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing assignments
• Gain varied perioperative experience across multiple surgical specialties
• Experience travel nursing in the Finger Lakes region with opportunities for work-life balance

Apply now: Interested RN candidates should submit a current resume, active NYS RN license, and certifications. Join our healthcare team as a Travel RN / OR RN in the Finger Lakes region — apply now or contact your recruiter to learn more about this perioperative nursing opportunity.

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