Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Watertown, NY | Days (5x8)

Samaritan Medical Center Watertown, NY
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Travel RN
Operating Room Nurse in Watertown, NY
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$2,563
Specialty
Operating Room
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
11/02
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Operating Room travel nurse job in Watertown, New York, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Samaritan Medical Center. This role pays $2,563 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

As the Operating Room registered nurse on this assignment, you'll circulate surgical cases, verify patients, sites, and counts, participate in surgical time-outs, and safeguard sterile technique from setup through handoff to recovery.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Operating Room travel nurse job in Watertown, NY, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Samaritan Medical Center
  • Location: Watertown, NY 13601
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (5x8)

Responsibilities

  • Circulate for surgical procedures and, when trained and assigned, perform the scrub role across assigned service lines
  • Advocate for patient safety under anesthesia, verifying required consent and site documentation and participating in surgical time-outs
  • Monitor and protect the sterile field, performing and reconciling instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the perioperative team
  • Anticipate surgeon and team needs, managing supplies, equipment, positioning, and specimen handling per facility protocol

Travel Operating Room Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New York and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs Near Watertown, NY

What certifications do travel OR jobs require?
Most travel OR positions require Basic Life Support (BLS), and many hospitals also require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). CNOR is preferred by many facilities but required by only a few. Pediatric ORs may ask for PALS.
What recent OR experience is required for travel OR nurse jobs?
Most OR travel jobs expect confidence in general and orthopedic cases plus several additional service lines such as neuro, spine, urology, GYN, vascular, or ENT. Robotic experience is also commonly requested. Facilities may ask for a service-line skills checklist, so be specific about the cases you have circulated or scrubbed recently.
Do travel OR jobs include call?
Often, yes. Hospital OR assignments commonly include evening, overnight, or weekend call, while outpatient surgery centers are less likely to. Call frequency, required response time, and call pay vary by facility, so confirm all three before you accept.
Does a multistate license work for this New York travel assignment?
No—New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an out-of-state multistate license doesn’t cover this assignment; you’ll need an active New York RN license and current registration. Apply for licensure by endorsement through the NYSED Office of the Professions, and plan for New York’s required child-abuse-reporting and infection-control coursework unless an exemption applies. Our New York Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

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Explore Watertown, NY

Located in Watertown, NY (New York), this charming city offers a captivating blend of small-town charm and vibrant city life. Travel nurses and allied health professionals will be drawn to its friendly community, rich history, and endless recreational opportunities. From exploring the natural wonders of the Thousand Islands region to indulging in delicious local cuisine, Watertown has it all. With a temperate climate, nearby Syracuse and the stunning Lake Ontario, starting a career with Advantis Medical in Watertown promises an exciting and inviting journey.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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