Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) travel assignment in Watertown, New York. Start date May 11, 2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,715 to $2,847 per week with guaranteed hours of 40. Shift: 8-hour daytime shifts, five days per week (8x5), with weekend and holiday coverage and on-call as required. This assignment is in a hospital setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,715–$2,847 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour daytime shifts, five days per week; weekend and holiday coverage; on-call required
- Start date: May 11, 2026
- Setting: Operating Room (OR) in a hospital environment in Watertown, NY
- On-call requirement with 30-minute response time

Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-anesthesia care phases
- Assist surgeons and function as scrub and circulating nurse; maintain sterile technique and manage operative instrumentation
- Monitor patient status, administer medications per protocol, and document care accurately
- Ensure patient safety; assist with patient transfers and use of lifts when moving patients
- Collaborate with the OR team; demonstrate leadership when needed and may assume charge nurse duties
- Possess or develop skills in lethal dysrhythmia interpretation and respond to intraoperative emergencies

Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
- Current New York State RN license or eligible
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- Minimum one year medical/surgical experience preferred; OR experience strongly preferred
- Ability to function effectively in a high-stress environment; strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of typical OR/ASU equipment and instrumentation; willingness to participate in on-call coverage with a 30-minute response time

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- 13-week assignment with potential extension opportunities
- On-call coverage with a 30-minute response time
- Travel assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing and orientation support as part of the assignment process

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings available, please visit the Healthforce Healthcare LLC jobs page at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view additional travel nursing opportunities and locations.

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.