Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR) travel assignment in Watertown, NY. Start date 11/23/2026 for a 13-week contract with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shift is 7:00 am–3:30 pm, with weekend, holiday and on-call requirements. This is a hospital-based travel opportunity within a 100-mile radius of Watertown.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 769–783 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 7:00 am–3:30 pm (8 hours)
- Start date: 11/23/2026
- Setting: Travel assignment in a hospital OR environment
- On-call requirement: 30-minute response time

Responsibilities
- Deliver perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in the OR/ASU setting
- Prepare the sterile field, assist the surgical team, and maintain patient safety throughout procedures
- Monitor patient status intraoperatively, respond to changes, and document perioperative observations
- Administer medications and manage equipment as directed by the surgical team
- Assist with patient positioning, lifting safety, and transfers as required
- Communicate clearly with team members, participate in handoffs, and contribute to postoperative care planning

Requirements
- Current New York State registered nurse license
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- On-call required with a 30-minute response time
- Strong leadership, prioritization, and interpersonal skills
- Experience or ability to function effectively in high-stress surgical environments
- Knowledge of typical clinical equipment and instrumentation used in OR/ASU settings
- Ability to recognize safety issues for self and others and to apply safe patient handling practices, including use of lifts

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Potential extension opportunities
- Nationwide travel openings and opportunities to advance
- On-call coverage and responsive scheduling support

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.