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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Buffalo, NY for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Buffalo, New York

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Buffalo, New York. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Buffalo’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Buffalo

We have 5 Operating Room travel jobs in New York, and 173 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Rochester, New York – 14642
    Distance from Buffalo: 66 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 12
$2,085 to $2,298
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Rochester, New York – 14626
    Distance from Buffalo: 66 miles
  • 10 D, 10 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,944 to $2,142
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Rochester, New York – 14642
    Distance from Buffalo: 66 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,926 to $2,123
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Rochester, New York – 14620
    Distance from Buffalo: 66 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • June 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,803 to $1,987
Weekly Pay*
Highland Hospital is located in Rochester, New York, and is an affiliate of the University of Rochester Medical Center, which is part of the University of Rochester. Founded in 1889, the hospital is involved in specialties such as bariatric surgery, joint replacement, geriatric care, women’s services and maternity.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Syracuse, New York – 13210
    Distance from Buffalo: 139 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,481 to $2,734
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chardon, Ohio – 44024
    Distance from Buffalo: 146 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,368 to $1,507
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Danville, Pennsylvania – 17822
    Distance from Buffalo: 177 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 15212
    Distance from Buffalo: 179 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 13, 2025
  • 8
$2,657 to $2,928
Weekly Pay*
Allegheny General Hospital is rated the No. 1 hospital in Southwestern PA for Medical Excellence in Cancer Care, Major Cardiac Surgery, Coronary Bypass Surgery, Interventional Coronary Care, Kidney Transplant and Liver Transplant. Our physicians are renowned in their fields. Together with nurses, technicians, clinicians, and support staff, our team delivers advanced care in nearly every medical and surgical specialty
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Grosse Pointe, Michigan – 48236
    Distance from Buffalo: 208 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,783 to $1,965
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48202
    Distance from Buffalo: 215 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,783 to $1,965
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lancaster, Pennsylvania – 17602
    Distance from Buffalo: 238 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 22, 2025
  • 12
$2,095 to $2,309
Weekly Pay*
Main OR – robotics, laparoscopic, neuro, urology, plastics, and ENT.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Martinsburg, West Virginia – 25401
    Distance from Buffalo: 242 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 13
$2,281 to $2,514
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saginaw, Michigan – 48601
    Distance from Buffalo: 258 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,702 to $1,876
Weekly Pay*
This position is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient before and during a surgical procedure and maintains patient safety. The RN outlines individual care plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of the patient during surgical procedures. Provides leadership to the OR team. Communicates with the patient and family, OR team, supervisor, manager and ancillary departments. Participates in staff development through preceptorship and continuing education
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saginaw, Michigan – 48601
    Distance from Buffalo: 258 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,702 to $1,876
Weekly Pay*
This position is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient before and during a surgical procedure and maintains patient safety. The RN outlines individual care plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of the patient during surgical procedures. Provides leadership to the OR team. Communicates with the patient and family, OR team, supervisor, manager and ancillary departments. Participates in staff development through preceptorship and continuing education
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Zanesville, Ohio – 43701
    Distance from Buffalo: 260 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 16
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Leesburg, Virginia – 20176
    Distance from Buffalo: 269 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 12
$2,025 to $2,232
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 19118
    Distance from Buffalo: 279 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,926 to $2,122
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 19140
    Distance from Buffalo: 279 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,926 to $2,122
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 19118
    Distance from Buffalo: 279 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,926 to $2,122
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 19140
    Distance from Buffalo: 279 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,926 to $2,122
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • New Milford, Connecticut – 06776
    Distance from Buffalo: 294 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,657 to $2,928
Weekly Pay*
We are part of Nuvance Health®, a network of seven community hospital locations and numerous outpatient facilities throughout western Connecticut and across the Hudson Valley. Our patients benefit from the various services and multispecialty groups across Nuvance Health. New Milford Hospital, a part of the Danbury Hospital Campus, offers an unusual combination of top-notch physicians, world-class technology and advanced diagnostic and treatment options. We provide these services in a setting that is not only close to home but feels like home.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Burlington, Vermont – 05401
    Distance from Buffalo: 304 miles
  • 10 D, 10 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 4
$2,477 to $2,730
Weekly Pay*
Must be able to both circulate and scrub- please have both skills checklists in packet; Must have 2 years’ experience in unit; Prior travel HIGHLY preferred; Must have large trauma level 1 experience in the last year. MUST HAVE STRONG NEURO SKILLSET -Strong experience required: gen OR; Skills required in ortho, URO, oncology, Da Vinci Robotics, gen surgery, ENT, dental, plastics, neuro, CVT, trauma. License, or proof it is in process with application date clearly visible, must be included with the submission packet. EPIC experience from within the past 2 years is required and nonnegotiable. Monday to Sunday; Bi-weekly Orientations on Monday. IVS to OFFER; This facility requires ALL work history information (bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.) to be complete in order to submit. Please ensure all employment gaps over 30 days are explained. Covid and Flu declinations accepted- please have either proof or declinations in packet. No block schedules for any reason. Public Transportation is NOT accessible in this area, please ensure you have reliable transportation, personal vehicle or rental vehicle are strongly recommended. Vehicles should be equipped with all season or snow tires during the months of November – April.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Burlington, Vermont – 05401
    Distance from Buffalo: 304 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 4
$2,353 to $2,593
Weekly Pay*
Must be able to both circulate and scrub- please have both skills checklists in packet; Must have 2 years’ experience in unit; Prior travel HIGHLY preferred; Must have large trauma level 1 experience in the last year. MUST HAVE STRONG NEURO SKILLSET -Strong experience required: gen OR; Skills required in ortho, URO, oncology, Da Vinci Robotics, gen surgery, ENT, dental, plastics, neuro, CVT, trauma. License, or proof it is in process with application date clearly visible, must be included with the submission packet. EPIC experience from within the past 2 years is required and nonnegotiable. Monday to Sunday; Bi-weekly Orientations on Monday. IVS to OFFER; This facility requires ALL work history information (bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.) to be complete in order to submit. Please ensure all employment gaps over 30 days are explained. Covid and Flu declinations accepted- please have either proof or declinations in packet. No block schedules for any reason. Public Transportation is NOT accessible in this area, please ensure you have reliable transportation, personal vehicle or rental vehicle are strongly recommended. Vehicles should be equipped with all season or snow tires during the months of November – April.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Burlington, Vermont – 05401
    Distance from Buffalo: 304 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 16
$2,353 to $2,593
Weekly Pay*
Must be able to both circulate and scrub- please have both skills checklists in packet; Must have 2 years’ experience in unit; Prior travel HIGHLY preferred; Must have large trauma level 1 experience in the last year. MUST HAVE STRONG NEURO SKILLSET -Strong experience required: gen OR; Skills required in ortho, URO, oncology, Da Vinci Robotics, gen surgery, ENT, dental, plastics, neuro, CVT, trauma. License, or proof it is in process with application date clearly visible, must be included with the submission packet. EPIC experience from within the past 2 years is required and nonnegotiable. Monday to Sunday; Bi-weekly Orientations on Monday. IVS to OFFER; This facility requires ALL work history information (bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.) to be complete in order to submit. Please ensure all employment gaps over 30 days are explained. Covid and Flu declinations accepted- please have either proof or declinations in packet. No block schedules for any reason. Public Transportation is NOT accessible in this area, please ensure you have reliable transportation, personal vehicle or rental vehicle are strongly recommended. Vehicles should be equipped with all season or snow tires during the months of November – April.
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Buffalo, New York

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Buffalo. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Buffalo and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Buffalo and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Buffalo, NY

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Buffalo?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Buffalo and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Buffalo and nearby cities?

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Buffalo can make an average of $2,469 per week based on recent job availability.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near Buffalo?

  • Mercy Hospital of Buffalo in Buffalo
  • Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo
  • Highland Hospital in Rochester (66.4 miles from Buffalo)
  • St Vincent Health Center in Erie (80.7 miles from Buffalo)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Buffalo?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Buffalo is 13 weeks.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Buffalo

In Buffalo, facilities like Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and Sisters of Charity Hospital, all offer OR departments.

Other popular cities near Buffalo’s OR job opportunities are Tonawanda (9.3 miles), North Tonawanda (10.5 miles) and Orchard Park (10.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 14620 (66.4 miles) and 16544 (80.7 miles).

Buffalo Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Buffalo. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Buffalo.

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 8 wks, 9 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, and 26 wks
Address
565 ABBOTT RD.
Buffalo, NY 14220
Sisters of Charity Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
9 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 18 wks, and 26 wks
Address
2157 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.