Operating Room Registered Nurse
Binghamton, NY
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Binghamton, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• No call, no weekends
• Maximum 5 days of Return to Office (RTO)
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Must hold a valid New York nursing license at time of application
• Must be able to work across all areas and patient diagnoses in the OR; candidates with experience in only one specialty area will not be accepted
• Scrubs provided

Required Experience & Skills

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years of prior OR RN experience required
• Must be well-rounded with experience in multiple surgical specialties including but not limited to:

  • Bariatrics
  • Vascular
  • ENT
  • Endoscopic Procedures
  • General Surgery
  • Gynecology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Plastics
  • Podiatry
  • Robotics
  • Urology
• Additional required skills/knowledge:

  • Emergency management
  • Cell Saver operation
  • Administration of blood products
  • Infection control
  • Laser safety
  • Radiation safety
  • Specimen handling/labeling
  • Universal Protocol (time out) procedure
• BLS certification required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers will NOT be accepted unless they have 3+ years of OR experience
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• New York State RN License (must be current and in hand)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• NURSYS Verification for RN license
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York, with 1-year expiration)
• Other certifications as applicable based on specialty and facility requirements

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification (ASN/BSN for RNs) – certificates not accepted as verification
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming fitness to work
• Respirator Fit Test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive IGG titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Varicella (positive IGG titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (series, declination, or positive titer)
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) or approved exemption; booster not required
• TB testing: QGold/TSpot within 90 days or 2 PPDs with documentation, updated annually
• Respirator clearance via RespSafety questionnaire prior to start
• References: 2 professional references required
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, job description, and RN modules
• Must complete facility-required training modules prior to start
• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (neutral background, no hats/masks/sunglasses)
• No block scheduling; must be flexible to work all OR areas and patient types

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with a broad surgical background and prior travel contract experience seeking a travel assignment in New York.