Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a healthcare facility in New York. This position involves providing specialized patient care within the operating room setting, with responsibilities including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. The role requires strong clinical skills, leadership abilities, and the capacity to work effectively under stressful situations.
Job Details
Position Description: The role involves working 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, including weekends, holidays, and call responsibilities with a response time of 30 minutes. This is a 13-week assignment.
Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license; BLS certification required; ACLS preferred; zero years of experience required.
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Must possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principles, the ability to provide quality patient care, and clinical assessment skills. The role may require assuming duties as a charge nurse and demonstrating leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Knowledge of clinical equipment and safety procedures in the operating room setting is essential. Lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills are necessary.
Submission: Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1325228. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Watertown, NY
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pharmacovigilanceunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
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