Operating Room Registered Nurse
Johnson City, NY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
The Operating Room (OR) Nurse, located in the healthcare facility, is responsible for providing high-quality perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment. This role involves coordinating patient care before, during, and after surgery, ensuring compliance with all clinical standards and safety protocols. The OR Nurse will support a team dedicated to patient safety and positive surgical outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Current New York State Registered Nurse License, BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross), Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, with 0 to 3 years of nursing experience.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, evenings, 36 hours per week, with rotating scheduling.
• Responsibilities include assessing, planning, delegating, coordinating, and evaluating patient care in the operating room; educating patients and families about perioperative procedures; administering medications safely in accordance with facility policies; and supporting effective resource utilization.
• Utilize knowledge of pharmacology and surgical procedures to deliver safe and efficient care.
• Participate actively in professional development, continuing nursing education, and unit governance activities.
• Additional tasks include performing duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned; contributing to the Clinical Ladder Program as expertise develops; and providing mentorship to new staff and students.
• Skills required include collaboration, communication, judgment, organizational skills, planning, problem-solving, and a focus on safety and quality.
• Preferred qualifications include previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting and relevant skills certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or TNCC.
• The role involves working in a dynamic environment with possible call shifts, including one to two shifts per week.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits