Job Title
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse for a 13-week night shift assignment in Watertown, New York. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic surgical environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing patient needs, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining an aseptic environment throughout the perioperative process. This position requires a commitment to teamwork, strong clinical skills, and the ability to adapt to various surgical demands.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgical Unit (ASU) settings.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, addressing clinical, teaching, mental, and spiritual needs throughout the surgical experience.
- Identify and mitigate safety issues for both patients and staff, including the safe assessment and implementation of patient lifts.
- Ensure the maintenance of a sterile and safe environment within the OR/ASU.
- Utilize typical clinical equipment and instrumentation effectively to support surgical procedures.
- May be required to assume charge nurse duties, demonstrating leadership and delegation skills.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Experience in preceptorship, charge nurse roles, or other leadership capacities.
Skills & Competencies
- Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and perioperative care.
- Ability to function effectively and maintain composure in stressful situations.
- Strong, creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively.
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Proficiency in the use of clinical equipment and instrumentation specific to an OR/ASU setting.
- Lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights
- Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3 days
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: October 26, 2026 - January 27, 2027
- Requirements: Weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts are required.
- On-Call Response Time: Must be able to respond within 30 minutes for on-call duties.
Licensing Requirements
- Current New York State (NYS) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.