Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,720 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Watertown, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : OR - Operating Room
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 01 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Watertown, NY

Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with this 13-week travel nursing assignment in Watertown, NY (zip code 13601). Join a leading surgical team and provide exceptional patient care in a state-of-the-art healthcare facility. Located in New York's scenic North Country, Watertown offers a welcoming community, beautiful parks, and easy access to the Thousand Islands and Lake Ontario—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and adventure.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Job Title : Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Assignment

Location : Watertown, NY 13601 (New York healthcare jobs)

Assignment Length : 13 weeks

Start Date : November 17, 2025

End Date : February 18, 2026

Shift : 8-hour days (includes weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations)

Hours per Week : 40 (guaranteed)

On-Site Position

Call Response Time : 30 minutes

Estimated Weekly Salary : $2500-$2560

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Active NYS Registered Nurse license or eligibility (New York nursing jobs)

BLS certification required

ACLS certification preferred

Minimum 1 year of medical / surgical or operating room RN experience preferred

Successful completion and passing grade on final exam required for employment as an OR RN

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to interpret lethal dysrhythmias and respond appropriately

Proficient in clinical equipment and aseptic techniques in an OR / ASU setting

Demonstrated ability to identify and address safety issues for self and patients

Ability to perform well under pressure and utilize creative problem-solving skills

Preceptorship, charge nurse, and leadership experience preferred for experienced RNs

Operating Room RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality patient care in the Operating Room as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Assess and address patient needs, including clinical, educational, mental, and spiritual aspects

Implement and follow safety protocols, including safe patient handling and movement

Operate and maintain clinical equipment, ensuring a sterile and safe environment

Interpret cardiac rhythms and take appropriate action as needed

Demonstrate leadership by prioritizing and delegating nursing tasks

Assume charge nurse duties as required

Participate in weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations

Maintain strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Watertown, NY, and take the next step in your nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #424595. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : OR

About Planet Healthcare

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