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Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Potsdam, NY

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding locum tenens opportunity as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Potsdam, New York. Join a leading healthcare team at a modern, community-focused hospital, delivering exceptional perioperative care in the heart of New York’s North Country. This travel nursing job offers a welcoming small-town environment, vibrant culture, and access to the scenic Adirondack Mountains—ideal for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and work-life balance.

Key Job Details – OR RN Locum Tenens, Potsdam, NY

• Location: Potsdam, NY 13676 (New York healthcare job)
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens (Travel nursing contract)
• Start Date: September 2, 2025
• End Date: December 2, 2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2240–$2300
• Call: 1:6 rotation; must arrive within 20-30 minutes (20 minutes preferred for emergent C-sections)
• Unit: 5 operating rooms, 5 beds
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Scrub Color: Grey (provided)
  
  

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active New York Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room RN experience
• Current ACLS certification
• EPIC charting experience (required)
• Ability to participate in call rotation, including weekends, weekdays, and holidays
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
• Ability to float to other units as needed
• Scrub experience is a plus
  
  

OR RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in a dynamic operating room environment
• Assist with surgical specialties: General Surgery, Urology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, and Podiatry
• Participate in call rotation and respond promptly to emergent surgical cases
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Radiology
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC electronic health records
• Support and educate patients and families throughout the perioperative process
• Comply with hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards
  
  

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team in Potsdam, NY and take the next step in your nursing career with this outstanding travel nurse opportunity!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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