Healthforce by TLC·City of Rochester, New York
The nurse will provide essential support before, during, and after surgery, including equipment setup, maintaining sterile technique, patient positioning, and liaising with anesthesia teams. Responsibilities also involve collaborating with surgical teams to ensure efficient cases, accurate documentation, and excellent patient outcomes.
Step into a pivotal role as a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in the Operating Room in Rochester, New York, where skill, focus, and compassionate care come together to make outcomes tangible every day.
In this role you’ll help orchestrate intricate procedures, support surgical teams, and guide patients through the perioperative journey, all while expanding your clinical repertoire across diverse cases.
This is more than a contract; it’s an invitation to influence lives, sharpen leadership abilities, and grow within a specialty that values precision, teamwork, and patient advocacy.
As you rotate through dynamic OR environments, you’ll also have the chance to explore the state’s beauty from peaceful lakeshores to vibrant urban corridors.
New York’s upstate gems offer a perfect backdrop for a rewarding professional chapter, whether you’re savoring fall foliage in nearby parks or enjoying the cultural offerings of Rochester and its surrounding communities.
Working in Rochester places you in a community known for its educational institutions, medical innovation, and friendly neighborhoods. You’ll benefit from a supportive local network, access to leading hospitals, streamlined onboarding, and the chance to learn from seasoned perioperative teams. And if you’re drawn to broad experiences, this traveler role can open opportunities to practice in other locations across the United States, expanding your clinical perspective, fostering adaptability, and building a robust resume. Expect competitive scheduling that respects your life outside the OR, along with resources to help you settle into new cities quickly and comfortably.
In the OR role, you’ll provide essential support before, during, and after surgery: equipment setup, sterile technique maintenance, patient positioning, anesthesia accessibility liaison, and vigilant monitoring of safety and infection control.
You’ll collaborate with surgeons, circulating nurses, and scrub teams to ensure efficient cases, accurate documentation, and excellent patient outcomes.
You’ll have the chance to refine specialty skills, stay current with evolving practices, and pursue extensions on successful assignments.
The compensation package reflects the value you bring, with weekly pay ranging from $2,359 to $2,571, and a benefits framework designed for traveling professionals.
In addition to a competitive pay model, you’ll have access to housing assistance or housing options, a potential sign-on bonus, and extension opportunities to continue contributing your expertise beyond the initial term.
You will receive comprehensive support throughout your assignment, including 24/7 traveler assistance from our dedicated team to help with travel logistics, housing challenges, credential needs, and any on-site concerns that arise.
This role emphasizes professional growth within the OR, a pathway to advanced duties, mentoring opportunities for newer nurses, and the chance to be part of a trusted network that prioritizes patient safety and caregiver well-being.
At the heart of our mission is empowerment—creating environments where travel clinicians feel valued, heard, and equipped to advance. The company champions career development through structured onboarding, ongoing education, leadership exposure, and opportunities to diversify your perioperative experience across specialties. We cultivate a respectful, collaborative work culture that supports you in balancing demanding schedules with personal well-being, recognizes your contributions, and pursues excellence in every patient interaction.
Ready to embark on a rewarding journey that flexes with the needs of a fast-paced operating room while offering stability, growth, and broad experiences? Start this assignment in Rochester, NY, on or around 04/13/2026, with assignments typically running for multiple weeks and extension potential. If you’re driven to advance your OR nursing career, apply today and join a company that values your expertise, supports your development, and stands beside you every step of the way.
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About TLC Nursing Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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Candidates must be a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in the Operating Room, ready to guide patients through the perioperative journey and support intricate procedures. The role requires precision, teamwork, and a commitment to patient advocacy, with opportunities for professional growth and skill refinement.
Market context
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