Operating Room Nurse
Watertown, NY
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - OR

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts for 13-week assignment
• 2+ years of nursing experience required
• Must be graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Current New York State RN license required
• Those without recent Operating Room experience must participate and pass the six-month Association of Operating Room Nursing Peri-operative 101 Education Program
• Successful completion and passing grade on final exam is mandatory condition of employment
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred
• Minimum one year medical/surgical experience preferred
• Preceptorship, charge and leadership abilities preferred for experienced RNs
• Must possess thorough knowledge of nursing principles and ability to provide quality patient care
• Ability to assess patient's clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual needs
• Must recognize safety issues and implement safe patient lifting techniques
• Function well in stressful situations with creative problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills with ability to prioritize and delegate
• May be required to assume charge nurse duties
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
• Knowledge of clinical equipment instrumentation for safe/aseptic OR/ASU environment
• Lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills required
• On-call responsibilities required with 30-minute response time
• Must comply with 100-mile radius rule

Facility:

This medical center provides comprehensive healthcare services with a focus on surgical and perioperative care. The facility maintains high standards for patient safety and quality care, requiring specialized training programs for operating room staff. The organization emphasizes professional development and maintains modern surgical suites equipped with current clinical instrumentation to support complex medical procedures.

Location:

Watertown, NY

Watertown offers a charming location in northern New York near the Thousand Islands region and Lake Ontario, providing beautiful natural scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities. The area combines small-town charm with access to major metropolitan areas, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle.