Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,160 to $2,280 per week in Watertown, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: Watertown, NY
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,160 to $2,280 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified OR RN in Watertown, New York, 13602!

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR)
Location: New York
Start Date: Mid-April
Shift: 12-Hour Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: Nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call required
Radius Rule: 100-mile radius

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) to provide safe, high-quality perioperative care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, leadership ability, and the capacity to function effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the operating room and associated areas (ASU).

• Assess patient needs including clinical, teaching, mental, and spiritual requirements.

• Recognize safety issues for self and others, including safe patient handling using lifts.

• Function effectively under stressful situations, employing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, prioritize tasks, and delegate appropriately.

• May assume charge nurse responsibilities when required.

• Use typical clinical equipment and instrumentation to maintain a safe and aseptic environment.

• Interpret lethal dysrhythmias and respond appropriately.

• Participate in on-call rotation with a response time of 30 minutes.

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

• Current NYS RN License or eligibility

• BLS certification required (or obtained within 3 months of hire)

• ACLS preferred

• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical experience preferred

• Preceptorship, charge, and leadership experience preferred

Special Requirements:

• Nurses without recent OR experience must complete the 6-month AORN Perioperative 101 Education Program with successful final exam completion.

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