Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

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

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/13/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (Cardiac OR) — Rochester, NY

Summary: Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) position in Rochester, NY (14642) for cardiac surgery — NY RN license required, 2+ years OR experience, current BLS & ACLS.

• Location: Rochester, NY 14642 — Rochester healthcare opportunity / New York travel nurse role
• Assignment Type: Travel (13-week assignment)
• Unit: Adult Cardiac Operating Room (Cardiac OR)
• Shifts: 3 x 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: April 13, 2026 — End: July 11, 2026)
• Number of Positions: 5 travel nurse openings
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2430-$2550

• Work at a renowned medical center performing advanced cardiac surgeries (CABG, TAVI, VAD, ECMO, artificial heart, heart transplant)
• Join a collaborative surgical team focused on high-acuity cardiac surgery and exceptional patient outcomes
• Live and work in Rochester, NY — a vibrant community with arts, parks, and great quality of life for travel nurses

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State (NY RN license required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room (OR RN) experience, preferably in cardiac surgery or cardiothoracic procedures
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• Ability to scrub and circulate in the OR for complex cardiac cases
• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center or high-acuity cardiovascular program is highly desired
• Familiarity with sterile technique, perioperative protocols, and surgical instrumentation for cardiac procedures

• Provide direct perioperative patient care in the Cardiac OR: preoperative preparation, intraoperative support, and postoperative handoff
• Scrub and circulate during complex cardiac surgeries including CABG, TAVI, VAD implantations, ECMO initiation, and heart transplants
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain a safe, sterile operating room environment and adhere to hospital policies and infection control standards
• Document intraoperative events, assist with instrument counts, and support efficient OR workflow
• Educate and support patients and families with clear, compassionate communication pre- and post-surgery
• Participate in quality improvement, continuing education, and competency validation as a cardiac surgery nurse

Apply now to join this cardiac surgical team — competitive travel nurse opportunity in Rochester, NY. Submit your resume and current NY RN license, BLS, and ACLS to be considered for this Travel OR RN (Cardiac) position.

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GHR Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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