Operating Room Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Alternating day shifts, either 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM, which may vary throughout the week based on staffing needs.
• Hours: 40 hours per week (4x10 hour shifts)
• Call: Required
• Block Schedule: May be accommodated but not guaranteed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Minimal

Unit & Specialty Information

• Diverse surgical cases including:

  • General OR procedures
  • Bariatric surgeries (Gastric bypass, Sleeve, Lap band)
  • Vascular surgeries (Aortic aneurysm repair, Carotid procedures, Bypass grafts)
  • Thoracic surgeries (Lung resection, Thoracotomy, VATS)
  • ENT procedures (Laryngectomy, Tonsillectomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy)
  • GI surgeries (Colonoscopy, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernia repair)
  • Gynecological surgeries (Hysterectomy, Dilation & Curettage, Tubal ligation)
  • Neurosurgery (Craniotomy, VP shunt insertion, Spinal fusions)
  • Orthopedic and spine surgeries (Joint replacement, Arthroscopy, Fracture repair)
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgeries (Mastectomy with reconstruction, Abdominoplasty)
  • Urology (Cystectomy, Prostatectomy, Nephrectomy)
  • Other procedures including Da Vinci Xi Surgical System cases, amputations, and more.

• Experience needed in ortho-total joint and trauma, neuro, gynecology/urology, vascular, and thoracic specialties.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and updated monthly
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual TB questionnaire if applicable
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Documentation & Verification

• Education verification from primary source required (no hard copies)
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Employment application and work history verification required
• References (2 within 3 years) required for agency direct candidates
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations

Additional Notes

• Scrubs color: Teal
• Minimal return to office restrictions
• No local candidates within 75 miles accepted
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with a broad surgical skill set and prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Rochester, NY.