About this opportunity
Cross Country TravCorps, Inc. lists this Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,735 per week opportunity in city of watertown, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Watertown, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/11/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing quality patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment, with responsibilities including safety assessments, patient monitoring, and collaborating with the surgical team. The role requires strong leadership, clinical skills, and adherence to safety protocols.
Job Details
Location: Not specified, located within a 100-mile radius of the facility.
Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with weekend, holiday, and on-call requirements.
Schedule: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
Certifications, Education, and Experience: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; Current NYS Registered Nurse license; BLS certification; ACLS preferred; experience is not required.
Responsibilities include providing patient care in the operating room, recognizing safety issues, operating clinical equipment, and potentially assuming duties as a charge nurse.
Additional clinical skills include lethal dysrhythmia interpretation and knowledge of aseptic practices in surgical settings.
On-call response time of 30 minutes is required.
Preceptorship, charge, and leadership abilities are preferred for experienced RNs.
Must be able to function well under stress and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Must recognize safety issues and be capable of assessing and implementing the use of lifts to move patients safely.
May be required to assume duties as a charge nurse.
Knowledge of clinical equipment instrumentation and aseptic techniques in OR/Anesthesia Service Unit (ASU) setting is necessary.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
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Who can apply
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