Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,651 per week in Watertown, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Watertown, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,651 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/14/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment in Watertown, New York. This role is critical in providing comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients across various specialties within a dynamic operating room environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care during the perioperative phase. This includes maintaining a sterile field, assisting surgeons, monitoring patient vital signs, and ensuring patient safety throughout surgical procedures. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU) setting.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, identifying clinical, teaching, mental, and spiritual needs.
• Ensure patient safety by recognizing potential hazards and implementing appropriate interventions, including safe patient handling techniques and the use of patient lifts.
• Maintain a sterile and safe environment within the OR/ASU, adhering to all aseptic techniques and protocols.
• Operate and monitor typical clinical equipment and instrumentation utilized in surgical procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• May be required to assume charge nurse duties, demonstrating leadership and organizational skills.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience in preceptorship, charge nurse roles, or other leadership capacities.

Skills & Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and perioperative care.
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care and assess diverse patient needs.
• Proficiency in recognizing safety issues and implementing safe patient handling practices.
• Ability to function effectively in stressful situations with strong, creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use of typical clinical equipment and instrumentation in an OR/ASU setting.
• Expertise in maintaining an aseptic environment.
• Lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills.

Shift Details

• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Days per week: 5 days.
• Rotation: Weekend and holiday rotation required.
• Call Requirements: On-call required with a 30-minute response time.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Assignment Dates: September 14, 2026, to December 16, 2026.

Licensing Requirements

• Current New York State (NYS) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.