Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,694 per week in Cooperstown, NY

Job Title

Operative Services Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Travel Registered Nurse specializing in Operative Services for a 13-week assignment at a reputable healthcare facility in Cooperstown, New York. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic surgical team in a picturesque setting.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, from pre-operative assessment through intra-operative support and post-operative recovery. You will work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes and maintain a sterile, safe surgical environment.

This assignment is ideal for a highly skilled OR RN looking to leverage their expertise in a new environment while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the operative setting, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Assist surgeons and surgical teams during various procedures by circulating, scrubbing, or assisting as needed.
• Maintain a sterile field and ensure adherence to aseptic techniques throughout surgical procedures.
• Monitor patient vital signs, physiological status, and response to anesthesia and surgery.
• Prepare operating rooms with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies according to surgical case requirements.
• Administer medications and IV fluids as prescribed, monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and workflow.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient education as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as an Operative Services Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
• Experience with a variety of surgical specialties (e.g., General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Vascular).

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Proficient in aseptic technique, surgical scrubbing and circulating, patient assessment and monitoring, medication administration, wound care, and instrument/equipment management.
• Equipment: Familiarity with various surgical equipment, monitoring devices, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, and meticulous attention to detail.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3
• Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: August 10, 2026 - November 7, 2026

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.