Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Auburn, New York.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Registered Nurse – Operating Room

Location: Auburn, NY

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 4x10-Hour Days (08:00 – 18:00)

A 179-bed non-profit facility in the Finger Lakes region, is seeking a high-functioning OR RN for a 13-week assignment. This facility serves as a "Sole Community Provider," offering a wide range of surgical services including General, Orthopedic, Thoracic, and Urology. You will be part of a team that handles both inpatient surgeries and outpatient procedures in a newly renovated surgical suite.

• Surgical Circulating/Scrubbing: Support diverse service lines including Thoracic (lobe/lung resections), Orthopedics (total joints, spinal fusions), and Urology (prostatectomies, cystoscopies).
• Universal Protocol: Consistently lead and participate in "Time Out" procedures to ensure patient safety and site verification.
• Safety & Compliance: Manage laser and radiation safety protocols, specimen handling, and infection control standards within the sterile field.
• Equipment Mastery: Operate specialized surgical equipment including Cell Savers, laparoscopic/robotic towers, and orthopedic instrumentation.
• Telemetry Proficiency: While primarily an OR role, you must be capable of cardiac rhythm interpretation for any telemetry patients under your care.

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of OR experience (within the last year).
• Licensure: Active New York State (NYS) RN License.
• Certifications: * BLS (Required)
  • ACLS (Highly Preferred)
  • NIHSS (Required)
• Technical Skills:
  
  Experience with Allscripts or Paragon (EMR) is preferred; training on Paragon is provided.

On Day 1, all travel nurses must pass a Telemetry Assessment with a score of 80% or higher.

• Topics: Heart blocks, paced rhythms, arrhythmias, and normal interval durations (PR, QRS, QT).
• Requirement: Nurses are responsible for independently measuring and interpreting strips as there are no telemetry technicians on staff.
• Remediation: If the first test is failed, an educational PowerPoint is provided before a second attempt during the first week.

• Total Weekly Hours: 40 Hours (Guaranteed).
• Schedule: 4 days per week; no block scheduling.
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend and every other holiday required.
• Floating: Required per facility needs.
• RTO: All requested time off must be submitted at the time of application.

JOB  Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience:

Minimum 1 year of OR experience (within the last year).

- Licensure:
Active New York State (NYS) RN License.

- Certifications:

* BLS (Required), ACLS (Highly Preferred), NIHSS (Required) - Technical

Skills:

Experience with Allscripts or Paragon (EMR) is preferred; training on Paragon is provided.

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

• ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
• ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
• ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
• ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

• Medical benefits
• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus