First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/22/2026
- Duration: 9 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Vascular OR RN – Rochester, NY
Contract Duration: 9 Weeks (With possible extension)
Shift: Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (07:00 – 19:00)
Status: Open | Positions Available: 1
Critical Submission Guardrails (Hardstops)
🚫 Absolute Deadlines & Eligibility Restrictions:
- Licensure: Active New York (NY) State RN License in hand at the exact time of submission.
- Radius Rule: No local candidates. The candidate's permanent address must be greater than 75 miles from the facility.
- Time-Off Limit (RTO): Cannot submit any traveler requesting more than 10 days of Requested Time Off.
- Certifications: Valid BLS and NIHSS are mandatory. The NIHSS certificate must be included directly in the submittal packet.
- EMR: EPIC experience is a hard requirement.
Job Summary
Seeking a highly specialized, autonomous Vascular Operating Room RN for a 9-week specialty assignment. This role requires an advanced surgical nurse who can independently manage complex endovascular and open vascular cases. You must be completely proficient in circulating these high-acuity procedures without relying on assistance from a cardiac cath lab team.
Key Responsibilities
- Endovascular Autonomy: Circulate and support complex endovascular procedures, including EVAR, TEVAR, atherectomies, and carotid stenting, independently navigating the Hybrid OR environment.
- Open Vascular Management: Manage standard open vascular interventions such as Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA), femoral-popliteal bypass grafts, and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repairs.
- 1:1 Patient Care: Deliver continuous, dedicated intraoperative monitoring, aligning with a strict 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
- Safety & Radiation Protocols: Enforce the Universal Protocol (Time Out), oversee precise surgical specimen handling, maintain strict infection control boundaries, and champion radiation safety workflows during fluoroscopy.
- Advanced Equipment Operation: Proficiently manage specialized intraoperative systems including the Cell Saver autologous blood recovery system and electrosurgical units (ESU).
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of total RN experience is required.
- Strongly preferred: 2–3 years of dedicated Vascular/CVOR experience.
- First-Time Travelers: Accepted, provided they possess extensive, verifiable staff experience in high-volume vascular surgery.
- Preferred Background: Experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center, and familiarity with Hybrid OR settings.
On-Call & Weekend Mandate
This specialty assignment requires a rigorous, mandatory on-call footprint to support urgent or emergent vascular cases:
- Weekday Call: 1 shift per week (typically overnight coverage).
- Weekend Call: 1 full weekend per month (Friday through Sunday rotation).
Unit & Facility Details
- Address: Rochester, NY 14621.
- Settings: Hybrid OR, CVOR, and Trauma OR suites.
Job ID: 3307498
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
