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: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) position located within a healthcare facility. This role involves providing high-quality perioperative patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment. The RN will be responsible for supporting surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with the surgical team to maintain operational efficiency.
Job Details:
Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; current New York State Registered Nurse (NYS RN) license; BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred; at least 0 years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Preceptorship, charge, and leadership abilities are preferred for experienced RNs.
Additional Information: Must possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principles, clinical equipment instrumentation used in operating room settings, and lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills. Ability to recognize safety issues, assess patient needsincluding clinical, teaching, mental, and spiritual aspectsand respond appropriately. Ability to function well under stress, demonstrate good problem-solving skills, and prioritize tasks. Leadership skills and the ability to delegate may be required to assume duties as a charge nurse. On-call availability with a response time of 30 minutes is necessary.
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 #1316927. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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 Nursingunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Clinical Trainingunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Instrumentationunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
On Callunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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