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Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs in Rochester, NY

Seven Healthcare

RN - OR- Operating Room

Rochester, NY · On-site

$2.7K/wk

RN - OR- Operating Room RN - OR- Operating Room - Travel Location: Rochester, NY Pay: $2,745.20 weekly Shifts: 40hr/wk, primarily Monday-Friday days with on-call responsibilities for evenings, nights ...

Voyage Health

Travel RN Operating Room

Rochester, NY · On-site

$2.4K - $2.5K/wk

Operating Room Location: Rochester, New York Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $2409 - $2536 ... At Voyage Healthcare, we help connect nurses, therapists, and allied health pros with high-paying ...

Voyage Health

Travel RN Operating Room

Rochester, NY · On-site

$2.3K - $2.5K/wk

Operating Room Location: Rochester, New York Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $2398 - $2525 ... At Voyage Healthcare, we help connect nurses, therapists, and allied health pros with high-paying ...

Voyage Health

Travel Operating Room

Rochester, NY · On-site

$2.2K - $2.3K/wk

Operating Room Location: Rochester, New York Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $2276 - $2396 ... At Voyage Healthcare, we help connect nurses, therapists, and allied health pros with high-paying ...

Voyage Health

Travel Operating Room

Rochester, NY · On-site

$2.4K - $2.5K/wk

Operating Room Location: Rochester, New York Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $2426 - $2554 ... At Voyage Healthcare, we help connect nurses, therapists, and allied health pros with high-paying ...

Voyage Health

Travel Operating Room

Newark, NY · On-site

$2.3K - $2.4K/wk

Operating Room Location: Newark, New York Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $2374 - $2499 per ... At Voyage Healthcare, we help connect nurses, therapists, and allied health pros with high-paying ...

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How much do operating room travel nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating room travel nurse in Rochester, NY is $44.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.34 and $48.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an operating room travel nurse?

An Operating Room (OR) Travel Nurse is a registered nurse who temporarily works in hospital surgical departments across various locations. They assist in surgical procedures, ensure a sterile environment, and provide preoperative and postoperative care. Travel nurses take short-term assignments, typically lasting 8 to 13 weeks, to help facilities experiencing staffing shortages. This role allows nurses to gain diverse experience, explore new locations, and often earn higher pay than permanent staff. OR travel nurses must be adaptable, skilled in surgical care, and comfortable working in different hospital settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operating room travel nurse?

To thrive as an Operating Room Travel Nurse, you need a solid background in perioperative nursing, knowledge of surgical procedures, and a valid RN license with several years of OR experience. Certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and experience with EMR systems and surgical safety protocols are typically expected. Strong adaptability, excellent communication, and teamwork skills are vital for adjusting quickly to new hospital environments and working effectively with various surgical teams. These abilities ensure seamless patient care, safety, and collaboration in the fast-paced and ever-changing operating room settings.

What are some unique challenges faced by operating room travel nurses when transitioning between different healthcare facilities?

Operating Room Travel Nurses often face the challenge of quickly acclimating to new hospital protocols, surgical team dynamics, and varying technologies at each assignment. Each facility may have different documentation systems, equipment, or procedures, requiring travel nurses to be flexible and quick learners. Building rapport with new teammates and surgeons in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment is essential for effective collaboration and patient safety. While this can be demanding, it also provides opportunities to develop a wide range of experience and adaptability in diverse surgical settings.

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Infographic showing various Operating Room Travel Nurse job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,313 per year, or $44.9 per hour.

Operating Room Travel Nurse

Rochester, NY • On-site

Strong Memorial Hospital
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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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$2.7K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Travel Operating Room Nurse

This Operating Room travel nurse job in Rochester, New York, with Advantis Medical is a 17-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Strong Memorial Hospital. This role pays $2,779 per week and follows a variable shift with a 3x12 schedule. In this Operating Room travel nursing job, you will provide surgical care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

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

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.
Strong Memorial Hospital — Rochester, NY

Strong Memorial is the 886-bed flagship academic hospital of the University of Rochester Medical Center, carrying the region's top designations in one place: Level I trauma, regional burn, and transplant.

  • A New York–designated Level I adult trauma and regional burn center, putting trauma, burn, and critical-care nurses at the top of the region's acuity.
  • Heart and liver transplant programs, plus neuromedicine programs in Parkinson's, epilepsy, and neuromuscular disease.
  • The attached Golisano Children's Hospital brings its own pediatric depth — an ACS-verified Level I pediatric trauma center, a regional PICU, and a Level IV NICU — distinct tracks for pediatric and neonatal RNs.
  • Magnet-recognized and the primary teaching hospital of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.
  • The NCI-designated Wilmot Cancer Institute carries oncology nursing across the campus.
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 Rochester, NY

Strong Memorial Hospital anchors the hospital network in Rochester, NY, which serves patients across much of western New York. Its critical-care floors and emergency department run continuously, drawing travelers in across the year. The metro's compact layout is its practical advantage: assignments extend into Brighton, Henrietta, and Irondequoit, yet commutes stay short even as contracts move among campuses. That makes it simple to switch placements without uprooting housing. Lake-effect winters are part of the deal here, though the short commutes blunt the worst of it. Days off have their own pull, from the Genesee Riverway Trail to the Strong National Museum of Play. For travelers who dislike long drives, few markets this size keep the work and the housing this close together.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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