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Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evening (primarily 10-hour shifts, 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM) with flexibility required
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Operating Room with diverse surgical skills and flexibility to cover various shifts as needed. The role requires competency in phlebotomy and IV placement. Call coverage is required.

Required Qualifications

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

Clinical Skills & Procedures

Experience with a broad range of surgical procedures including but not limited to:

General OR procedures
Bariatric surgeries (Gastric bypass, Sleeve, Lap band)
Vascular surgeries (Aortic aneurysm repair, Carotid angioplasty/stenting, Endovascular aneurysm repair)
Thoracic surgeries (Lung resection, Thoracotomy, VATS)
ENT procedures (Endoscopic sinus, Laryngectomy, Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy)
Gastrointestinal surgeries (Colonoscopy, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Whipple)
Gynecological surgeries (Hysterectomy, Tubal ligation, Dilation & Curettage)
Orthopedic and spine surgeries (Total joint replacement, Spinal fusion, Arthroscopy)
Urological surgeries (Cystectomy, Prostatectomy, Transurethral resection)
Other specialized procedures including Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, Free Flap Microvascular, Amputations, Bronchoscopy, Tracheostomy, Peg tube placement/exchange

Unit Details

Diverse patient population including ortho-total joint and trauma, neuro, gynecology/urology, vascular, and thoracic specialties
Call coverage required
Minimal Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions
Block scheduling may be accommodated but not guaranteed
Local candidates within 75 miles not accepted

Required Documentation & Compliance

Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
7-year criminal background check including felony, SSN trace, national sex offender, education verification, and eligibility to work in the U.S.
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, updated monthly
Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
Education verification from primary source (no hard copy degrees)
Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual TB questionnaire if applicable
Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (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
Facility-specific photo for badge (passport-style with solid background)
Various attestations and compliance forms as required by facility

Additional Notes

Scrubs color: Teal
References required for agency direct candidates (2 references within 3 years)
Work history verification required (minimum 2 past employments)
EPIC experience preferred but not mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with a strong surgical skill set and flexibility to work evening shifts in a diverse surgical environment.