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

Job Title

Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment in Watertown, New York. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in a dynamic operating room environment.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile fields, and collaborating effectively with the surgical team to deliver high-quality patient outcomes throughout the perioperative phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the operating room, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical process.
• Assess patient needs, including clinical, educational, mental, and spiritual aspects, developing and implementing individualized care plans.
• Maintain a safe and aseptic environment within the OR/ASU setting, adhering to all sterile protocols and infection control practices.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks for patients and staff, including proper assessment and implementation of patient lifting equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals as part of the multidisciplinary surgical team.
• May be required to assume charge nurse duties, demonstrating leadership and delegation skills.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality patient care and assess diverse patient needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in stressful situations with strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Previous experience in a preceptorship, charge nurse, or leadership role within an OR setting.

Skills & Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles and operating room procedures.
• Proficiency in interpreting lethal dysrhythmias.
• Expertise in maintaining a safe and aseptic surgical environment.
• Competence in utilizing typical clinical equipment and instrumentation found in an OR/ASU setting.
• Ability to identify and mitigate safety risks for patients and staff.
• Proficient in safe patient handling techniques, including the use of lifting equipment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective leadership, prioritization, and delegation skills.

Shift Details

• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Hours: 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Assignment Dates: October 5, 2026 - January 6, 2027.
• Rotation: Weekend and holiday rotation required.
• Call Requirements: On-call duty required with a 30-minute response time.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.