- Specialty
- OR
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/09/2026
Job description
Thrive Staffing 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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse - Operating Room (RN)
Position Overview
The Registered Nurse - Operating Room plays a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care in the perioperative environment. This position requires effective assessment skills and the ability to recognize safety issues while supporting patients through their surgical journeys.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the operating room.
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify patients' clinical, educational, mental, and spiritual needs.
- Implement safe lifting techniques and equipment to facilitate patient movement.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Potentially assume the role of a charge nurse, overseeing the operations within the unit.
- Maintain knowledge of clinical equipment and instrumentation used in an OR/ASU setting to ensure a safe and sterile environment.
- Interpret lethal dysrhythmias and respond appropriately to patient needs.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current New York State RN license.
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
- Preferred experience with preceptorship, charge, and leadership roles.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and delegate responsibilities as needed.
- Capability to function well in stressful situations while maintaining a focus on patient safety and quality care.
Work Schedule
This position requires a commitment to an 8-hour day shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM), with weekend, holiday, and on-call duties as needed. A response time of 30 minutes is required for on-call responsibilities.
Location
Position available within a 100-mile radius of New York, NY.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19228647. 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: RN:OR,08:00:00-16:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.