Travel Operating Room Nurse - $2,764 per week
19 hours ago
Watertown
Excite Health Partners is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Watertown, New York. • Specialty: OR - Operating Room, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/12/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel Job Title: RN - OR Facility: Samaritan Medical Center Shift: Days (40 hours) Start Date: 05/01/2026 Assignment Length: 13.0 weeks Certifications and Licenses (Mandatory): • New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license (Required), • Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) Candidates without recent OR experience must participate in and pass the six-month Association of Operating Room Nursing (AORN) Perioperative Nursing Education Program. Successful completion, including passing the final exam, is a mandatory condition of employment. The role demands strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain composed under pressure. You should be proficient in using typical clinical equipment and instrumentation used in OR/ASU settings, and possess lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills. The position requires responding to on-call emergencies with a response time of within 30 minutes. Responsibilities: • Deliver high-quality patient care throughout peri-operative phases., • Assess patient conditions and monitor progress, ensuring safety and comfort., • Maintain sterile field and adhere to safety protocols in the OR environment., • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to execute surgical procedures efficiently., • Provide patient and family education regarding surgical processes and post-operative care., • May assume charge nurse duties, demonstrating leadership and delegation skills., • Proven track record with at least 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience., • Strong knowledge of nursing principles and surgical procedures., • Demonstrated ability to provide patient-centered, compassionate care., • Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills., • Ability to work efficiently under stressful conditions and adapt to changing priorities., • Leadership qualities with the capacity to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively., • Safety-conscious mindset with the ability to recognize and address hazards., • Competence in using clinical equipment and maintaining aseptic technique., • Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing., • Previous peri-operative or operating room experience preferred but not mandatory if willing to complete the AORN Perioperative Nursing Education Program. Additional Notes: • Response time for on-call duties is within 30 minutes. Excite Health Partners Job ID #192239. 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: RN - OR For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it. • Referral bonus, • Medical benefits, • Weekly pay, • Dental benefits, • Holiday Pay, • Vision benefits, • Benefits start day 1, • Life insurance, • Guaranteed Hours, • 401k retirement plan, • Company provided housing options