Olaro is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Plattsburgh, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/19/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Total Facility Beds: 341
Trauma Level: Level III
Teaching Facility:Yes
Teaching Hospital Experience Required:No
Unit InformationUnit Name: Operating Room (OR)
Specialty: Surgical Services – OR
Total OR Suites:
- 8 OR suites – Main Campus
- 4 OR suites – Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Patient Care Modality: Operating Room
Patient Population: All surgical services except cardiac, transplants, neurosurgery, and gastric bypass
Age Range: 6 months – 100+ years
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1
Experience Requirements- Minimum Years RN Experience: 2 years
- Minimum Years OR Experience: 2 years
- Prior Travel Experience Required:No
Licensure & CertificationsRequired:
Preferred (not required):
- ACLS
- PALS
(Please note any additional certifications held)
Role Expectations- Circulate: Required
- Scrub: Preferred, not required
- Charge Responsibilities:No
Staffing & Ancillary Support- OR Aides: Yes
- Scrub Techs: Yes
- Surgical Assistants: Yes
- RNs on Unit per Shift: ~30
- Advanced Practice Providers: No
- CNA/PCT: No
- Unit Secretary: No
Orientation & Competency- Orientation Length: 2 days
- Specialty Testing:Unit-specific
Scheduling & Call- Shift Hours: 07:00–19:30 (12-hour shifts)
- Scheduling System: SmartSquare
- Scheduling Model: Rotating days off with other 12-hour staff
- Weekend Requirement: On-call every 3rd–4th weekend
- Holiday Requirement:
- If not scheduled to work, RN placed on-call
- Maximum 1 holiday per year
Floating- Floating Required:Yes
- Floating To: ASC
- Rotation Description: Based on scheduled cases and RN experience
Dress Code- Scrubs: Provided by facility
- Shoes: Closed-toe, non-skid (OR compliant)
- Jewelry: None while scrubbed; earrings must be covered
- Hair/Beard:
- Cloth surgical caps must be covered with disposable cap
- Beards must be fully covered
- Nails: No artificial nails; polish must not be chipped
Systems- Documentation System: Epic
- Medication System: Epic
Support Services- Respiratory Therapy Available 24/7:Yes
- Anesthesia Available 24/7:Yes
About Olaro
Olaro Company Description
Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied health
professionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped clinicians
expand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, career
goals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offer
competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiences
that build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlined
onboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guide
by your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or
achieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help you
thrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.
