Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,851 per week in Ithaca, NY

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Operating Room (OR) procedures for a 13-week contract assignment in Ithaca, New York. This role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality perioperative care within an acute care hospital setting.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the surgical team, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through expert clinical practice, critical thinking, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals. You will be responsible for patient safety and comprehensive care throughout the surgical experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the operating room, including circulating and/or scrubbing for various surgical procedures.
• Assess patient status, develop individualized care plans, and implement nursing interventions in the perioperative phase.
• Maintain a sterile field and ensure adherence to aseptic techniques and surgical protocols.
• Monitor patient physiological responses during surgery, including vital signs, anesthesia effects, and potential complications.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care, interventions, and outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with the surgical team to ensure efficient and safe surgical procedures.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient and family education.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Years of Experience: Not specified.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in aseptic technique and sterile field management.
• Competence in surgical instrumentation and equipment operation.
• Strong patient assessment and monitoring skills.
• Ability to administer medications safely and accurately.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.
• Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 10.5 hours (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Days per Week: 4 days
• Schedule: Days will be attempted to be blocked together, but this is not guaranteed.
• Call Requirements: Weekday and Weekend call required.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: August 23, 2026 - November 21, 2026

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Certifications: Not specified.