Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse – Albany, NY (13-week Contract)

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-week contract in Albany, NY (Start: Feb 2, 2026). Apply now to join a dynamic perioperative team.

Take your nursing career to the next level with a rewarding travel nursing opportunity as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Albany, NY 12208. Join a collaborative healthcare team in New York's capital city—known for its history, arts scene, and parks—while providing high-quality perioperative and surgical nursing care.

• Role: Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) / Perioperative Nurse
• Location: Albany, NY 12208 (Albany, New York — Capital District)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN), On-site
• Start Date: February 2, 2026
• End Date: April 5, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (10-hour day shifts)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,450 - $2,580 (competitive travel nursing pay)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State (or eligibility) — NY RN license required for placement
• Experience in Operating Room (OR) nursing
• Clinical experience with cardiac, neuro, thoracic, orthopedic, and vascular surgeries
• Experience in pediatric OR/PACU, thoracic surgery, surgical pathology, or sub-acute settings is a plus
• Current BLS certification required
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations as required

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care to surgical patients across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases
• Assist in complex surgical cases and support surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and respond promptly to emergencies
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow hospital policies and perioperative protocols
• Prepare and manage surgical instruments, sterile fields, and OR equipment according to standards
• Participate in on-call rotations and support unit staffing needs as required

• Hands-on OR experience with a variety of surgical specialties—great for perioperative and travel nurses seeking diverse clinical exposure
• Competitive estimated weekly pay for travel nursing in Albany, NY
• 40-hour, day-shift schedule with a well-defined 13-week assignment
• Work in New York State’s capital region with easy access to cultural and outdoor amenities

Apply now to join our healthcare team and enjoy a fulfilling travel nursing experience as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Albany, NY. Submit your resume and NY RN license information to be considered for this perioperative nursing job.

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GHR Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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