Job Opportunity – Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse – Upstate New York
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Watertown, New York
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 8-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM), weekend rotation, holiday rotation, and on-call required (30-minute response time). 13-week assignment.
Highlights:
- Operating Room/Ambulatory Surgery Unit (OR/ASU) setting with diverse surgical case exposure
- 8-hour day shifts with opportunities for leadership and charge nurse responsibilities
- 13-week contract assignment in upstate New York
- On-call responsibilities required with 30-minute response time expectation
- Opportunity to work with clinical equipment and instrumentation in a sterile surgical environment
- Weekend and holiday rotation required
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
- Must reside outside a 100-mile radius from the facility
- Preceptorship, charge nurse, and leadership experience preferred for experienced RNs
- Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and ability to assess patient clinical, teaching, mental, and spiritual needs
- Lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills
- Knowledge of typical clinical equipment and instrumentation used in OR/ASU settings to maintain safe and aseptic environments
- Ability to assess safety issues and implement proper patient lifting techniques
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and capability to function well under stress
- Strong leadership skills with ability to prioritize and delegate tasks
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Operating Room RN position offers experienced nurses the chance to utilize advanced clinical skills in a dynamic surgical environment while taking on leadership responsibilities. You'll work with a dedicated perioperative team committed to delivering quality patient care in a fast-paced setting that values clinical excellence, safety, and professional growth. This assignment provides an excellent opportunity to expand your surgical nursing expertise while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.