Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,994 per week in Cooperstown, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Cooperstown, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,994 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/19/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Cooperstown, New York, 13326!

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

• Not specified.

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.

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