TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Cooperstown, New York, 13326!
Registered Nurse, Operating Room (OR)
Job Summary
Join a dedicated Operative Services team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Cooperstown, New York. This role involves providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile environments, and supporting surgical teams throughout the operative experience.
This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic hospital setting, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes from pre-operative assessment through post-operative recovery. You will be responsible for circulating, patient advocacy, and collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a circulating nurse during surgical procedures, overseeing the sterile field and managing patient care.
- Ensure patient safety and advocate for patient needs throughout the perioperative phase.
- Prepare the operating room with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping.
- Monitor patient vital signs and physiological responses during surgery.
- Document all aspects of nursing care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare team members.
- Manage and maintain sterile technique and infection control protocols.
- Anticipate surgeon's needs and provide necessary instruments and supplies.
- Participate in pre-operative patient assessment and post-operative hand-off.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as an Operating Room RN.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in circulating and/or scrubbing (if applicable) in various surgical specialties.
- Strong knowledge of sterile technique and infection prevention protocols.
- Competence with a variety of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Ability to quickly assess patient conditions and respond to emergent situations.
- Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Hours: 4 shifts per week, 10.5 hours per shift (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- Call Requirements: Yes, call is required. Specific rotation details not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: October 19, 2026 - January 16, 2027
Licensing Requirements
- Active New York (NY) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.