Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Bronx, NY
MedCadre
3x12 hrs, Evenings, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR)
Location: Bronx, NY 10467
Position Type: Contract
Start Date: January 19, 2026
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Evening/Night (12-hour shifts)
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
 

Unit Information

• Unit: Operating Room (OR)
• Setting: Acute Care
• Division: Nursing
• Charting System: Epic Systems Corporation – EpicCare Inpatient
• EPIC experience required

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
• Assist the surgical team during operative procedures, ensuring adherence to sterile technique.
• Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care as part of the perioperative team.
• Monitor patient status, vital signs, and responses to anesthesia and surgical interventions.
• Perform circulating or scrub nurse duties depending on assignment and competency.
• Advocate for patient safety and act promptly during emergencies or complications.
• Document all patient care activities accurately using the Epic EMR system.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff to ensure efficient workflow.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection control standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and tracking of specimens.
• Participate in room turnover, equipment checks, and inventory management.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures across multiple specialties (e.g., general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, ENT, neuro, etc., as applicable).
• Proficiency in circulating and/or scrub roles.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot OR equipment and instruments.
• Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills, especially in high-pressure situations.
• Skilled in sterile technique, patient positioning, and OR safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with Epic EMR charting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Ability to maintain composure and performance during trauma or emergency procedures.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience as an RN
• Active NY RN license
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Flu vaccination required

• BSN not required