Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,680 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract in Rochester, NY, requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR experience across specialties including ortho, neuro, vascular, and thoracic surgery.

Details

• Hospital-based Operating Room setting
• Diverse surgical caseload including orthopedic/total joint and trauma, neurosurgery, GYN/urology, vascular, and thoracic procedures
• Extensive procedural scope including bariatric, colorectal, ENT, plastics, spine, and robotic surgery (Da Vinci Xi)
• Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (9:00–19:30)
• On-call required
• Epic EMR preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Requirements

• Active NY RN license required (pending license not accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 3 years of OR nursing experience required
• Experience across multiple surgical specialties required, including ortho/total joint and trauma, neuro, GYN/urology, vascular, and thoracic
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and IV placement required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• 2 professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Teal scrubs required
• Facility will try to accommodate block scheduling but it is not guaranteed
• Minimal time-off requests preferred; all RTO requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• 13-week assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-730369. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.