Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
Rochester, NY
Contracted
URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
Mid Level
Step into a transformative Travel Registered Nurse role in the OR in Rochester, New York, where your skillset and compassion can shape patient outcomes in high-stakes surgical suites. This assignment invites you to partner with world‑class surgeons and allied professionals, delivering meticulous perioperative care, precision in instrumentation, and confident patient advocacy from pre‑op through post‑op recovery. Bring your expertise to a team that trusts your judgment, values your voice, and supports your professional growth every shift. Your contributions will elevate patient safety, streamline complex procedures, and foster a culture of continuous learning that rewards initiative and teamwork.
Beyond the clinical arena, New York State reveals a wealth of beauty and inspiration. From the scenic Finger Lakes and rolling hills to vibrant urban neighborhoods and lakeside sunsets, this state invites you to unwind, explore, and reconnect with what fuels your dedication. In Rochester, you’ll discover a thriving arts scene, parks and museums, and a community that blends innovation with time‑honored hospitality. When you’re off duty, you’ll find opportunities to venture into nearby wine trails, waterfront strolls, and historic neighborhoods, making every week feel balanced and enriching.
Location Benefits: Rochester offers a robust medical ecosystem with top hospitals, ongoing education, and interprofessional collaboration that sharpens clinical judgment. You’ll join a supportive perioperative team known for patient‑centered care, where complex cases are managed with efficiency and empathy. This assignment also provides the flexibility and breadth of travel across the U.S., exposing you to diverse OR teams, equipment, and protocols. The experience builds resilience, expands professional networks, and enhances your ability to tailor perioperative strategies to varied patient populations. You’ll be part of a national program that values mobility, cross‑facility learning, and the chance to leave a lasting mark on countless lives.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Responsibilities and Growth: As an OR RN, you’ll scrub and circulate for a range of surgical specialties, uphold sterile technique, prepare and manage instruments, assist surgeons and anesthesia teams, monitor patient status, and facilitate safe patient transport and handoffs. You’ll document perioperative data, participate in room turnover, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. The role offers ongoing opportunities to deepen expertise in specialties such as orthopedics, general, vascular, or neurosurgery, with potential pathways to leadership or specialty certification based on interest and performance.
- Competitive Benefits: This assignment features a compelling compensation package, including a sign‑on bonus where applicable, and weekly pay ranging from $2,090 to $2,129 depending on experience and shift mix. Housing assistance helps ease transitions, and there are robust extension opportunities to continue your journey with the same OR teams or explore adjacent facilities. Additional benefits may include meal stipends, travel allowances, and professional development resources.
- Comprehensive Support: You’ll receive 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team, ensuring seamless housing coordination, credentialing assistance, and on‑site resource access. Our nurse support networks and clinical liaisons are available to troubleshoot clinical or logistical challenges, so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care with confidence.
Company Values: Our organization is grounded in empowering staff, advancing careers, and cultivating a supportive, inclusive environment. We believe in recognizing your contributions, providing clear growth pathways, and fostering a culture where teamwork, mentorship, and open communication drive exceptional outcomes for patients and families alike.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to apply your OR expertise in a dynamic, purpose‑driven setting while exploring diverse locations across the country, this is your invitation. Join a company that values your professional development, supports your personal well‑being, and champions a collaborative, patient‑centered approach to surgical care. Your next chapter as an OR RN in Rochester awaits—embrace the opportunity to impact lives, grow your skills, and travel with purpose.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Assignment start date: 02/02/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $2,090-$2,129. Guaranteed Hours: 0.0.
Beyond the clinical arena, New York State reveals a wealth of beauty and inspiration. From the scenic Finger Lakes and rolling hills to vibrant urban neighborhoods and lakeside sunsets, this state invites you to unwind, explore, and reconnect with what fuels your dedication. In Rochester, you’ll discover a thriving arts scene, parks and museums, and a community that blends innovation with time‑honored hospitality. When you’re off duty, you’ll find opportunities to venture into nearby wine trails, waterfront strolls, and historic neighborhoods, making every week feel balanced and enriching.
Location Benefits: Rochester offers a robust medical ecosystem with top hospitals, ongoing education, and interprofessional collaboration that sharpens clinical judgment. You’ll join a supportive perioperative team known for patient‑centered care, where complex cases are managed with efficiency and empathy. This assignment also provides the flexibility and breadth of travel across the U.S., exposing you to diverse OR teams, equipment, and protocols. The experience builds resilience, expands professional networks, and enhances your ability to tailor perioperative strategies to varied patient populations. You’ll be part of a national program that values mobility, cross‑facility learning, and the chance to leave a lasting mark on countless lives.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Responsibilities and Growth: As an OR RN, you’ll scrub and circulate for a range of surgical specialties, uphold sterile technique, prepare and manage instruments, assist surgeons and anesthesia teams, monitor patient status, and facilitate safe patient transport and handoffs. You’ll document perioperative data, participate in room turnover, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. The role offers ongoing opportunities to deepen expertise in specialties such as orthopedics, general, vascular, or neurosurgery, with potential pathways to leadership or specialty certification based on interest and performance.
- Competitive Benefits: This assignment features a compelling compensation package, including a sign‑on bonus where applicable, and weekly pay ranging from $2,090 to $2,129 depending on experience and shift mix. Housing assistance helps ease transitions, and there are robust extension opportunities to continue your journey with the same OR teams or explore adjacent facilities. Additional benefits may include meal stipends, travel allowances, and professional development resources.
- Comprehensive Support: You’ll receive 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team, ensuring seamless housing coordination, credentialing assistance, and on‑site resource access. Our nurse support networks and clinical liaisons are available to troubleshoot clinical or logistical challenges, so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care with confidence.
Company Values: Our organization is grounded in empowering staff, advancing careers, and cultivating a supportive, inclusive environment. We believe in recognizing your contributions, providing clear growth pathways, and fostering a culture where teamwork, mentorship, and open communication drive exceptional outcomes for patients and families alike.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to apply your OR expertise in a dynamic, purpose‑driven setting while exploring diverse locations across the country, this is your invitation. Join a company that values your professional development, supports your personal well‑being, and champions a collaborative, patient‑centered approach to surgical care. Your next chapter as an OR RN in Rochester awaits—embrace the opportunity to impact lives, grow your skills, and travel with purpose.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Assignment start date: 02/02/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $2,090-$2,129. Guaranteed Hours: 0.0.
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