Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room-Rochester, NY

HiredFirst; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 100,100 - 109,200; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (RNs) to join a high-acuity surgical team at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Rochester, NY. The role offers exposure to complex surgical cases, including robotic and transplant surgeries, with a rotating schedule and on-call requirements. Candidates must hold a current NY State RN license and have at least 2 years of OR experience. This position includes 5 openings and a competitive pay of $2,200 to $2,400 per week.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active NY State RN License.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in the operating room.
• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub and circulate duties in various surgical procedures.
• Provide direct patient care during surgeries.
• Maintain a sterile field and follow aseptic techniques.
• Collaborate with medical teams to ensure patient outcomes.
• Respond to on-call and emergent surgical situations.

Skills

Scrub and circulate in surgeries

Direct patient care

Aseptic technique

Collaborative care with surgical teams

Responding to emergent needs

Education

Active NY State RN License

2 years OR experience

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (Level 4)

Location: Rochester, NY 14642
Pay: $2,200 – $2,400 per week
Start Date: 04/13/2026
Contract: Through 07/11/2026 (option to extend)
Schedule: Rotating D/E/N shifts, weekends, holidays, on‑call/callback as needed
Openings: 5

Position Overview:

We are seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (RN) to join a high‑acuity surgical team at a Level 1 Trauma Center. This role offers exposure to a wide variety of complex surgical cases and advanced procedures, including robotic and transplant surgeries.

Surgical Specialties:

• Orthopedics, General Surgery, Plastics
• Ophthalmic, GYN, ENT, Thoracic
• Oral‑maxillofacial and trauma cases

Da Vinci robotic systems (2 units) used across specialties

Active transplant program (liver, kidney, heart)

High‑acuity, fast‑paced OR environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Scrub and circulate in a variety of surgical procedures
• Provide direct patient care in the operating room
• Maintain sterile field and adhere to aseptic technique
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure optimal outcomes
• Respond to on‑call and emergent surgical needs

Schedule & Additional Info:

Rotating shifts (Days/Evenings/Nights)

On‑call, callback, weekends, and holidays required

Floating based on unit needs

Requirements (Must Have):

• Active NY State RN License (required)
• Minimum 2 years OR experience
• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma setting preferred