Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Elmira, NY
First Connect Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,867/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,600/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,267/week
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
Qualifications
- Resume
Description
Registered Nurse – Operating Room Circulator (RN OR)
Order ID: CCA-69707
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift Matrix: Day Shift | 07:00 – 15:30 (or 07:00 – 17:30)
- Schedule Options: 8-Hour or 10-Hour day shifts.
On-Call Requirement: Yes — Weekday call requirements and rotating weekend call coverage are mandatory.
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
🚫 Absolute Minimum Qualifications & Departmental Hardstops:
- Licensure Mandate: Active, unencumbered New York State (NYS) RN License held in hand at submission.
- Experience Baseline: Minimum 1–2+ years of dedicated Operating Room (OR) circulating RN experience in an acute care facility.
- Core Certifications Required:
- Active AHA BLS
- Active AHA ACLS (CNOR certification preferred)
- On-Call Commitment: Must agree to mandatory weekday call shifts and rotating weekend call coverage.
- Surgical Competency: Demonstrated proficiency circulating across general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, and vascular procedures.
Job Summary & Clinical Scope
A hospital in Elmira, NY is seeking an experienced, adaptable Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN OR) for a 13-week day assignment in the Operating Room (Department 7040). Operating as the primary circulator, the RN will direct intraoperative nursing care, advocate for patient safety, oversee sterile field maintenance, and coordinate surgical team communications.
- Intraoperative Patient Care: Perform pre-operative surgical safety checklists, verify consent/site marking, conduct intraoperative "Time-Out" huddles, and position patients safely to prevent nerve or tissue damage.
- Circulating & Sterile Field Governance: Manage surgical suite equipment, verify sterility, direct scrub personnel, and perform precise instrument, sponge, and needle counts before, during, and after surgical cases.
- Specimen & Medication Handling: Transfer medications safely onto the sterile field, label and log pathology specimens correctly, and maintain accurate perioperative charting in the electronic health record.
- Emergency & On-Call Coverage: Respond to surgical emergencies during scheduled shifts and required weekday/weekend call assignments.
Employer
First Connect Health
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About Elmira, NY
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Elmira, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Elmira, NY is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Elmira experiences average summer highs of around 80°F and winter lows of about 15°F, with snowfall being common during the winter months.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Elmira, NY and can be relatively easy to find.
- Elmira is car-friendly, with convenient access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Elmira has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Elmira, NY.
- Elmira offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating in the nearby Finger Lakes region.
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