Join the Operating Room team at our Specialists One Day Surgery Center where you’ll be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to excellence in patient care. This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. OrthoNY runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
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Unit and setting
Operating Room at Specialists One Day Surgery Center Join the Operating Room team at our Specialists One Day Surgery Center
License
RN licensecurrent unrestricted NYS RN license
Term
Per Diem Per-diem schedule
Do you qualify?
License
current unrestricted NYS RN licenseCurrent unrestricted NYS RN License
Certification
BCLSBCLS required
Experience
1-2 years of experience in the Operating Room
Also asks
ability to communicate effectively with providers, patients, and peersAbility to effectively communicate with providers, patients, and peers
Preferred
Certification
ACLS/PALSACLS/PALS preferred
Experience
two or more years with scrub and circulating experiencetwo or more years preferred with scrub and circulating experience
In range for New York PRN rolesNew York PRN postings that state pay run $32/hr to $78/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $61/hr, across 335 postings.
The role and schedule
Day to day
Assist in the organization and daily function of the operating roomAssist in the organization and daily function of the operating room
Day to day
Plan, implement, and assist in the oversight of patient carePlan, implement, and assist in the oversight of patient care
Day to day
Circulate and scrub cases, as assignedCirculate and scrub cases, as assigned
Day to day
Support procedural teams to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiencySupport procedural teams as needed to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency
Day to day
Assist with room turnover and case preparation under sterile technique and infection-prevention standardsAssist with room turnover and case preparation in accordance with sterile technique and infection-prevention standards
Day to day
Adhere to time-out procedures and Universal Protocol standardsAdhere to time-out procedures and Universal Protocol standards
Day to day
Maintain high safety standards for patients and other staffMaintain high safety standards for both patients and other staff
Day to day
Accurately document care according to center policies and proceduresAccurately document care given according to center policies and procedures
Day to day
Monitor stock levels, supplies, and equipment needsMonitor stock levels, supplies, and equipment needs
Day to day
Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and patient-centered carePromote a culture of safety, efficiency, and patient-centered care
Day to day
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection-control practices, and performance metricsParticipate in quality improvement initiatives, infection-control practices, and performance metrics
Day to day
Collaborate with proceduralists, anesthesia providers, surgical techs, and administrative staffCollaborate effectively with proceduralists, anesthesia providers, surgical techs, and administrative staff
Hours stated
Per-diem schedule
Worth asking
Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Join the Operating Room team at our Specialists One Day Surgery Center where you’ll be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to excellence in patient care. Here, you’ll be challenged, supported, and part of a team that values strong relationships — without sacrificing your life outside of work.
If you're passionate about making a difference and working with a collaborative, high-performing team, Specialists One Day Surgery Center is the place for you!
Per-diem schedule
Responsibilities
Assist in the organization and daily function of the operating room;
Plan, implement, and assist in the oversight of patient care;
Circulate and scrub cases, as assigned;
Support procedural teams as needed to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency;
Assist with room turnover and case preparation in accordance with sterile technique and infection-prevention standards;
Adhere to time-out procedures and Universal Protocol standards;
Maintain high safety standards for both patients and other staff;
Accurately document care given according to center policies and procedures;
Monitor stock levels, supplies, and equipment needs;
Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and patient-centered care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection-control practices, and performance metrics
Collaborate effectively with proceduralists, anesthesia providers, surgical techs, and administrative staff
Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Qualifications
Current unrestricted NYS RN License;
BCLS required;
ACLS/PALS preferred;
1-2 years of experience in the Operating Room, two or more years preferred with scrub and circulating experience;
Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients, and peers;
PAT RN Monday-Friday; ambulatory surgery described as no weekends/no holidays; LPN part-time weekdays with rotating weekends as needed; PT front desk split shifts Mon-Fri
Neighborhoods+North Syracuse itself is a dense, quiet residential suburb north of the city center with established streets and local village commerce along Main Street. For hospital staff looking closer to central Syracuse, popular living options include University Hill, which sits adjacent to SUNY Upstate Medical University and Crouse Hospital with predominantly academic-year apartments, and Downtown Syracuse, which offers converted industrial lofts centered around Armory Square and Hanover Square. Nearby alternatives include the walkable restaurant corridors of Westcott and Tipp Hill, the quieter single-family streetscapes of Eastwood, and the diverse, affordable Northside district along Route 11 and Grant Boulevard.
North Syracuse itself is a dense, quiet residential suburb north of the city center with established streets and local village commerce along Main Street. For hospital staff looking closer to central Syracuse, popular living options include University Hill, which sits adjacent to SUNY Upstate Medical University and Crouse Hospital with predominantly academic-year apartments, and Downtown Syracuse, which offers converted industrial lofts centered around Armory Square and Hanover Square.
Nearby alternatives include the walkable restaurant corridors of Westcott and Tipp Hill, the quieter single-family streetscapes of Eastwood, and the diverse, affordable Northside district along Route 11 and Grant Boulevard.
Getting around+Commuting from North Syracuse is largely highway-reliant, taking Interstate 81 directly south toward Downtown and the University Hill medical district, with typical drives taking about fifteen to twenty minutes. Interstates 81 and 690 intersect just north of downtown, allowing access across the metro, though the I-81 corridor experiences ongoing construction. Public transit is operated by Centro bus lines, which run heavily into downtown and the campus hospital zones, but suburb-to-city transit is limited and makes a personal vehicle practically essential. Suburb homes generally provide driveways and off-street parking, whereas hospital garages and downtown or campus street parking require permits and involve tight constraints.
Commuting from North Syracuse is largely highway-reliant, taking Interstate 81 directly south toward Downtown and the University Hill medical district, with typical drives taking about fifteen to twenty minutes. Interstates 81 and 690 intersect just north of downtown, allowing access across the metro, though the I-81 corridor experiences ongoing construction.
Public transit is operated by Centro bus lines, which run heavily into downtown and the campus hospital zones, but suburb-to-city transit is limited and makes a personal vehicle practically essential. Suburb homes generally provide driveways and off-street parking, whereas hospital garages and downtown or campus street parking require permits and involve tight constraints.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation near North Syracuse includes local municipal grounds like Heritage Park and nearby Schiller Park, which features ballfields, tennis courts, and splash grounds. The Onondaga Creekwalk connects downtown to the Onondaga Lake waterfront for walking and biking. For weekend excursions, residents take short trips to Green Lakes State Park, Clark Reservation State Park, Camillus Erie Canal Park, and the surrounding Finger Lakes wine and lake country.
Outdoor recreation near North Syracuse includes local municipal grounds like Heritage Park and nearby Schiller Park, which features ballfields, tennis courts, and splash grounds. The Onondaga Creekwalk connects downtown to the Onondaga Lake waterfront for walking and biking.
For weekend excursions, residents take short trips to Green Lakes State Park, Clark Reservation State Park, Camillus Erie Canal Park, and the surrounding Finger Lakes wine and lake country.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in North Syracuse
North Syracuse offers relocating healthcare workers a grounded, functional suburban base just north of Central New York's primary medical hubs. Situated roughly fifteen to twenty minutes via Interstate 81 from major employers like SUNY Upstate Medical University and Crouse Hospital on University Hill, the village combines quiet residential neighborhoods with hassle-free logistics like private driveways and off-street parking. While the village itself centers around local institutions like Hafner's market, Main Street storefronts, and Heritage Park, it sits within easy reach of regional amenities, including shopping at Destiny USA and the independent restaurants of Little Italy and Armory Square. The housing stock primarily features mid-century single-family homes and modest rentals served by the Cicero-North Syracuse school district. The most prominent day-to-day tradeoff is coping with Central New York's severe, lake-effect winter snowfall, which makes reliable snow tires and a winter-ready vehicle mandatory for shifts. For nurses seeking an unpretentious community with manageable commutes and easy access to both city centers and Finger Lakes recreation, North Syracuse is a dependable landing spot.
