Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,216 per week in Ithaca, NY
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Ithaca, NY
Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $2,216 per week Shift Information:
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date:
2/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Magnet Medical to find a qualified OR RN in Ithaca, New York,
14850! As an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), you will play
a crucial role in the surgical team, providing direct patient care
before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will collaborate
closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists,
and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective
surgical outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Preoperative Preparation:
Assess patients' medical histories and current conditions to
develop individualized preoperative care plans. Verify surgical
consent, review medications, and prepare patients physically and
emotionally for surgery. Intraoperative Nursing Care: Assist in
preparing the operating room (OR) environment, ensuring sterile
conditions and proper functioning of surgical equipment.
Collaborate with surgical team members to position patients,
monitor vital signs, and assist with anesthesia induction and
maintenance. Surgical Assistance and Instrumentation: Anticipate
surgeons' needs during procedures, passing instruments, sutures,
and supplies as required. Maintain sterile technique and adhere to
aseptic practices throughout the surgical process. Patient Advocacy
and Safety: Advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the
surgical experience, addressing concerns and ensuring adherence to
surgical protocols. Monitor patients' responses to surgical
interventions, anticipating potential complications and intervening
promptly as needed. Postoperative Care and Monitoring: Transfer
patients to post-anesthesia care units (PACUs) or recovery rooms,
monitoring their vital signs and postoperative status. Assess
surgical incisions, apply dressings, and manage drainage devices
while ensuring patient comfort and pain management. Documentation
and Communication: Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of
intraoperative events, patient responses, and medications
administered. Communicate effectively with healthcare team members,
providing updates on surgical progress and postoperative outcomes.
Continuing Education and Professional Development: Stay current
with advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and nursing
practices through continuing education and professional development
activities. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and
surgical team debriefings to enhance patient care outcomes. 5
Benefits of Travel Nursing Different healthcare facilities may have
varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these
variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and
the rationale behind different policies. Embrace the nomadic
lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of
each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a
healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career. Many
travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities
where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way
to transition into a long-term role after exploring different
options. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging
situations that require effective crisis management. This
experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and
disaster response teams. Travel nursing allows you to explore
different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of
healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty.
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