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Watertown, NY

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RN · ICU

Posted Jun 19 · Not open to new grads

Shift
Rotating
Hours a week
40
Unit
OR
Contract
13 weeks

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Rotating · 40 hours
Term
13 weeks · starts Jun 1, 2026 · Travel
On the floor
Charge shifts · On call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years
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Staffing partner
Healthforce

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Pay

About this role

Overview Registered Nurse – Operating Room, travel assignment in Watertown, NY, starting 06/01/2026 for 13 weeks. Guaranteed 40 hours per week with rotating shifts (7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.). Weekly pay range: $2,619–$2,752. This role places you in a hospital setting focused on perioperative patient care as a traveling RN.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $2,619–$2,752 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Start date: 06/01/2026
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  • Shift: Rotating 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Watertown, NY (hospital OR setting)

Responsibilities

  • Provide perioperative nursing care across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
  • Maintain sterile technique, assist with instrumentation, and help position patients safely.
  • Monitor intraoperative patient status, including vital signs, and respond to changes.
  • Collaborate with the surgical team, anesthesia providers, and circulating nurses to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
  • Document perioperative data, manage equipment and supplies, and uphold aseptic practices.
  • May assume duties as a charge nurse when assigned and participate in unit leadership activities.

Requirements

  • Current New York State RN license (active)
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
  • 2+ years operating room nursing experience required
  • BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
  • If not recently OR-experienced, completion and successful passing of the peri-operative 101 Education Program is mandatory before employment
  • On-call with a 30-minute response time
  • Lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills

Benefits and Support

  • Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
  • 13-week assignment length
  • Rotating schedule to cover standard OR hours
  • Start date and location clearly defined for planning
  • On-call requirements with defined response time
  • Perioperative education program available for nurses without recent OR experience (mandatory final exam)

Find more opportunities Interested candidates can explore additional openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

  • Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
  • Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
  • Local contract and per diem opportunities
  • Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
  • Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
  • Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
  • 24/7 support while you are on assignment
  • Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

  • Quick submissions to open jobs
  • Access to multiple job options at once
  • Flexible assignment locations
  • Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities. fzStcxcauX

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Requirements - Current New York State RN license (active) - Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing - 2+ years operating room nursing experience required - BLS certification required; ACLS preferred - If not recen…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Current New York State RN license (active)
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
  • 2+ years operating room nursing experience required
  • BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
  • If not recently OR-experienced, completion and successful passing of the peri-operative 101 Education Program is mandatory before employment
  • On-call with a 30-minute response time
  • Lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills

Place

City
Watertown, NY
Median rent
$967/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$51,753/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
12% below the national average

Watertown area index 87.7, where 100 is the national average.

Address
Watertown, NY 13601, USA

Watertown sits in New York's North Country, near the Thousand Islands region and Fort Drum. This small city offers a quiet, community-focused pace with easy access to the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario shorelines. A practical fit for nurses seeking small-city living with year-round outdoor recreation.

Map showing the location of Watertown, NY
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Healthforce is a travel nursing staffing agency based in Rochester, NY, that places registered nurses in temporary clinical assignments across multiple states. Assignments have been listed in locations such as Utica, NY and Salida, CO, indicating a multi-state operational footprint.…

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