Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – OR, Watertown, NY. Travel assignment in a hospital setting starting 10/05/2026 for 13 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $2,525–$2,647 and guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shift is a weekday day schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekend/holiday coverage and on-call duties as required.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,525–$2,647 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; 8-hour day shift with weekend and holiday coverage and on-call duties
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: Hospital operating room environment

Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care in the OR, including patient assessment, monitoring, and readiness of the sterile field
- Assist with positioning, draping, instrument handling, and turnover to support the surgical team
- Maintain sterile technique and infection control standards; anticipate needs of the surgeon and anesthesia team
- Monitor intraoperative patient status, document events, and participate in safe patient transfer to the post-anesthesia or recovery area
- Ensure equipment and supplies are prepared and available; troubleshoot basic equipment issues as needed
- May assume duties as a charge nurse and participate in on-call coverage with a 30-minute response time

Requirements
- Current New York State RN license
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- On-call required with a 30-minute response time
- Experience: preceptorship, charge and leadership abilities preferred for experienced RNs
- Demonstrated knowledge in sterile technique and operating room instrumentation
- Ability to interpret lethal dysrhythmias and respond to intraoperative emergencies
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills
- Able to recognize safety issues and use patient lifts to move individuals safely

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Fast credentialing process
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities where available

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.