First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Potsdam, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/01/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description: Registered Nurse - Operating Room (Travel)
Location: Potsdam, NY (Part of Rochester Health System - MSP)
Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
Job ID: 3065905
Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/24/2025 (ASAP)
Opportunity Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel contract at Saint Lawrence - Canton - Potsdam Hospital. Join a dynamic team in a 5-room OR unit that handles a diverse daily census of approximately 20 patients. This is a crucial role requiring expertise across multiple surgical services.
Schedule & Commitment:
- Shift: Day, 3x12-Hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00)
- Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed
- Call Requirement: Yes, mandatory call required (fair share, typically 1:6). Must be able to respond and arrive at the hospital within 20-30 minutes (20 minutes preferred, especially for emergent C-sections). The unit typically gives the day after being on call off.
- Weekend Coverage: Required (fair share, including weekend on-call).
- Observed Holidays: New Year's Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (Holiday pay at 1.35x multiplier).
🔑 Essential Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in the Operating Room.
- Licensure: Active New York (NY) RN license required in hand to submit.
- Certification: ACLS certification required.
- Charting: Proficiency in EPIC charting is a hard requirement.
- Traveler Status: First-time travelers are accepted.
- Local Candidates: Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are not accepted.
⚕️ Required Skills & Case Experience
The RN must be proficient in scrubbing and/or circulating for the following surgical specialties and procedures:
- General Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Thyroidectomy (partial/total).
- Orthopedic: Arthroscopy, Closed/Open reduction of fractures, Laminectomy/discectomy, Total joint replacement.
- Gynecology: Abdominal/Vaginal hysterectomy, Anterior/Posterior Repair, Bilateral tubal ligation, Dilation & Curettage, Laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures.
- Urology: Cystoscopy, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Nephrectomy, Prostatectomy, Transurethral resection of the prostate.
- Ophthalmology: Cataract extraction/implant, Eye trauma, Glaucoma surgery.
- Podiatry: Ankle fusion, Bunionectomy.
- Other: General OR, OB/GYN, Pain, Special Procedures.
Unit & Facility Details
- Unit Name: CPH Operating RM (RN)
- OR Rooms: 5
- Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics.
- Patient Ratio: 1:1 for all shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends).
- Float Requirement: Floating is required.
- Interdisciplinary Support: Includes Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, and more.
- Orientation: 24 hours of orientation (16 hours non-billable). Modules are billable up to 5 hours.
- Scrubs: Grey scrubs will be provided.
Next Steps
If you meet all the requirements and are ready for a challenging and rewarding 13-week assignment in Potsdam, NY, please submit your application.
Job ID: 3065905
About First Connect Health
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:
- âś… Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- âś… Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- âś… Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- âś… 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.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus