Operating Room Travel Nurse

Operating Room Travel Nurse In Elmira, NY

This Operating Room travel nurse job in Elmira, New York, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Arnot Ogden Medical Center (AOMC). This role pays $2,383 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. As the Operating Room registered nurse on this assignment, you'll circulate surgical cases, verify patients, sites, and counts, participate in surgical time-outs, and safeguard sterile technique from setup through handoff to recovery.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits.

Responsibilities

• Circulate for surgical procedures and, when trained and assigned, perform the scrub role across assigned service lines
• Advocate for patient safety under anesthesia, verifying required consent and site documentation and participating in surgical time-outs
• Monitor and protect the sterile field, performing and reconciling instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the perioperative team
• Anticipate surgeon and team needs, managing supplies, equipment, positioning, and specimen handling per facility protocol

Travel Operating Room Requirements:

• 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New York and national regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Licensing in New York

Single-state license required. New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you'll need a state-specific license. Our licensing team handles endorsement and renewals for you.

Explore Elmira, NY

Elmira, NY serves the Southern Tier with a compact healthcare footprint and steady local demand. Arnot Ogden Medical Center supports emergency departments and medical-surgical units that stay active year-round. Horseheads, Corning, and Ithaca are common nearby bases for clinicians who prefer a simple commute into Elmira. ElmiraCorning Regional Airport makes regional travel easier for start dates and quick trips. The Chemung River trail system provides a straightforward reset after shifts without needing a long drive. Elmira's scale keeps routines predictable while still supporting consistent travel nursing assignments.