Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

ND Global Consulting Services 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: 07/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 33 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Assignment

Location: New York
Shift: 12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Duration: 13 Weeks (Potential Extension)
Schedule Requirements: Weekends, Holidays & On-Call Required
Radius Rule: 100-Mile Radius Rule Applies

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room (OR) RN experience
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Active New York State RN License in hand
• Current BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)
• MEDITECH experience required
• Previous preceptorship, charge nurse, or leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients in the Operating Room setting
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs
• Maintain a safe and aseptic surgical environment
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Interpret lethal dysrhythmias and respond according to facility protocols
• Utilize clinical equipment and instrumentation necessary for OR and ASU procedures
• Prioritize workload and delegate responsibilities appropriately
• May be required to function as Charge Nurse when needed

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing principles and practices
• Excellent patient assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure and fast-paced environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of patient safety standards and safe patient handling techniques
• Ability to identify safety risks and implement appropriate interventions
• Creative problem-solving and decision-making abilities

On-Call Requirement

• On-call coverage required
• Must be able to respond and report to the facility within 30 minutes when called in

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced OR RN with strong surgical services experience, leadership capabilities, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to thrive in a demanding perioperative environment while delivering exceptional patient care.