Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
Watertown, NY
Contracted
Samaritan Medical Center
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal operating room nursing role as a Registered Nurse specializing in the OR in Watertown, New York, where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes, surgical success, and team confidence. This multiweek assignment begins on 04/20/2026, offering a clear path to demonstrate advanced perioperative skills while immersing yourself in the unique culture and scenery of upstate New York. In a fast paced, high acuity environment, you will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and fellow professionals to ensure precise, safe care from preoperative assessment through postoperative recovery. You will manage sterile technique, instrument handling, patient advocacy, and meticulous counts, while maintaining composure and clinical judgment under pressure. This opportunity is designed to challenge you, reward your commitment, and expand your professional capabilities as you gain leadership experience in the OR.
Watertown’s魅力 extends beyond the hospital walls. Nestled on the Black River with easy access to the Adirondack foothills, the Thousand Islands, and Lake Ontario, the area blends small town charm with outdoor adventure and cultural vitality. Residents and visitors alike enjoy picturesque seasons, vibrant local events, and a welcoming community that values balance, safety, and wellness. For a traveling RN, the assignment also opens doors to other locations across the United States, enriching your professional network, sharpening adaptability, and broadening your clinical perspective. You’ll experience a mix of serene riverfront views, mountain air, and accessible urban centers, all while maintaining the reliability of a well supported travel program. This is your chance to perform at the highest level while savoring the distinctive beauty and comfort of upstate New York, with the option to explore additional communities in subsequent assignments.
Role specifics go beyond daily tasks to emphasize growth, collaboration, and lasting impact. In this OR nursing role, you will provide circulating and scrub support, prepare and verify instrumentation, anticipate surgeons’ needs, and participate in efficient case management across a range of procedures. You’ll supervise sterile set ups, manage supplies, and ensure accurate counts before patient closure, while vigilantly monitoring patient status before, during, and after procedures. Your evidence based practice, patient safety focus, and effective communication will help minimize risk and improve throughput. The position offers meaningful professional development opportunities, including specialty rotations, access to continuing education, and mentorship that can lead to certifications and expanded responsibilities. The compensation package reflects the value of your expertise with a competitive weekly range of $2,248-$2,456, aligned with experience and assignment specifics, and guaranteed hours of 36 per week. In addition to base pay, you can anticipate a sign‑on bonus, housing assistance, and potential extension opportunities to maintain continuity with a facility or team you’ve proven indispensable to. Our dedicated support team provides round‑the‑clock assistance for traveling clinicians; from credentialing and housing to on‑site coordination and clinical questions, you will never navigate a tough situation alone.
Our company values empower you to thrive. We are committed to your career advancement, recognizing that your growth strengthens the entire care continuum. We cultivate a supportive, respectful work environment where you can voice ideas, pursue certifications, and assume leadership roles as you demonstrate excellence in the OR. You will join a community that prioritizes safety, collaboration, learning, and employee well‑being, with resources designed to sustain momentum across assignments and transitions. With us, you are not just filling a vacancy—you are building a resilient career path that respects your skills, honors your professional ambitions, and celebrates your contributions to patient care.
If you’re ready to elevate perioperative care, explore diverse OR teams across the country, and advance your nursing career while enjoying the unique beauty of New York and beyond, apply now. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values your expertise, supports your development, and partners with you every step of the way to deliver exceptional surgical outcomes and rewarding experiences for both patients and professionals alike.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Watertown’s魅力 extends beyond the hospital walls. Nestled on the Black River with easy access to the Adirondack foothills, the Thousand Islands, and Lake Ontario, the area blends small town charm with outdoor adventure and cultural vitality. Residents and visitors alike enjoy picturesque seasons, vibrant local events, and a welcoming community that values balance, safety, and wellness. For a traveling RN, the assignment also opens doors to other locations across the United States, enriching your professional network, sharpening adaptability, and broadening your clinical perspective. You’ll experience a mix of serene riverfront views, mountain air, and accessible urban centers, all while maintaining the reliability of a well supported travel program. This is your chance to perform at the highest level while savoring the distinctive beauty and comfort of upstate New York, with the option to explore additional communities in subsequent assignments.
Role specifics go beyond daily tasks to emphasize growth, collaboration, and lasting impact. In this OR nursing role, you will provide circulating and scrub support, prepare and verify instrumentation, anticipate surgeons’ needs, and participate in efficient case management across a range of procedures. You’ll supervise sterile set ups, manage supplies, and ensure accurate counts before patient closure, while vigilantly monitoring patient status before, during, and after procedures. Your evidence based practice, patient safety focus, and effective communication will help minimize risk and improve throughput. The position offers meaningful professional development opportunities, including specialty rotations, access to continuing education, and mentorship that can lead to certifications and expanded responsibilities. The compensation package reflects the value of your expertise with a competitive weekly range of $2,248-$2,456, aligned with experience and assignment specifics, and guaranteed hours of 36 per week. In addition to base pay, you can anticipate a sign‑on bonus, housing assistance, and potential extension opportunities to maintain continuity with a facility or team you’ve proven indispensable to. Our dedicated support team provides round‑the‑clock assistance for traveling clinicians; from credentialing and housing to on‑site coordination and clinical questions, you will never navigate a tough situation alone.
Our company values empower you to thrive. We are committed to your career advancement, recognizing that your growth strengthens the entire care continuum. We cultivate a supportive, respectful work environment where you can voice ideas, pursue certifications, and assume leadership roles as you demonstrate excellence in the OR. You will join a community that prioritizes safety, collaboration, learning, and employee well‑being, with resources designed to sustain momentum across assignments and transitions. With us, you are not just filling a vacancy—you are building a resilient career path that respects your skills, honors your professional ambitions, and celebrates your contributions to patient care.
If you’re ready to elevate perioperative care, explore diverse OR teams across the country, and advance your nursing career while enjoying the unique beauty of New York and beyond, apply now. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values your expertise, supports your development, and partners with you every step of the way to deliver exceptional surgical outcomes and rewarding experiences for both patients and professionals alike.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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- Competitive weekly pay
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