Operating Room Registered Nurse
Watertown, NY
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - OR

Job Details:

• Work 8-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• 13-week assignment duration
• Weekend, holiday, and call requirements
• On-call responsibilities required with 30-minute response time
• Must be graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Current New York State RN license required or eligible
• Successful completion and passing grade on final exam mandatory for Operating Room RN position
• 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 needs including clinical, teaching, mental, and spiritual aspects
• Must recognize safety issues and implement safe patient lifting techniques
• Function well in stressful situations with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills with ability to prioritize and delegate
• May be required to assume charge nurse duties
• Knowledge of clinical equipment and instrumentation for OR/ASU setting required
• Lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills required
• 100-mile radius rule applies

Facility:

This medical center provides comprehensive healthcare services with a focus on surgical care and advanced medical treatments. The facility operates a busy operating room and ambulatory surgery unit, utilizing state-of-the-art clinical equipment and maintaining high standards for patient safety and care quality. The organization emphasizes continuing education and professional development for nursing staff.

Location:

Watertown, NY

Watertown offers a perfect blend of small-city charm and outdoor recreation opportunities, located in the scenic Thousand Islands region near the Canadian border. The area provides excellent access to year-round recreational activities including boating, fishing, and winter sports, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both career advancement and quality of life.