Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,666 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division 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 : 01 / 05 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Watertown, NY

Advance your nursing career with a travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) job in Watertown, NY (zip code 13601). Join a leading surgical healthcare team in Northern New York, renowned for its scenic beauty and close-knit community. This travel nursing assignment offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience in a top New York healthcare facility while enjoying the charm of the Thousand Islands region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Location : Watertown, NY 13601 (Northern New York healthcare jobs)

Assignment Type : Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Start Date : December 29, 2025

End Date : April 1, 2026

Duration : 13-week travel nursing contract

Shift : 8-hour day shifts (7 : 00am – 3 : 30pm); includes weekends, holidays, and on-call (30-minute response time)

Guaranteed Hours : 40 hours per week

Estimated Weekly Pay : $2450 - $2510

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Active New York State RN license or eligibility (New York nursing jobs)

BLS certification (required)

ACLS certification (preferred)

Minimum 1 year of medical / surgical or operating room nursing experience required

Successful completion and passing grade on final exam required for employment as an OR RN

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to interpret lethal dysrhythmias

Knowledge of clinical equipment and aseptic techniques in an OR / ASU setting

Ability to respond to on-call within 30 minutes

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality patient care in the Operating Room (OR) setting

Assess and address patient needs, including clinical, teaching, mental, and spiritual aspects

Identify and resolve safety issues for patients and staff, including safe patient handling

Function effectively in high-stress situations and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills

Prioritize and delegate tasks; assume charge nurse duties as needed

Maintain excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Operate and maintain clinical equipment and instrumentation for a safe, aseptic environment

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Watertown, NY, and make a positive impact in the local community!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #438125. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : OR

About GHR Healthcare - PH Division

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