OR RN
Watertown, NY
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,453/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Location
- Watertown, New York
Contract
- 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
Schedule
- 8-hour day shifts
- Weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage required
- On-call response time: 30 minutes
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New York
- OR - Operating Room (1 year of experience)
- OR - Operating Room experience within the last year
- BLS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- ACLS certification
- Preceptorship, charge, and leadership abilities for experienced RNs
Key Responsibilities / Clinical Expectations
- Provide quality patient care in the operating room setting
- Assess patient needs, including clinical, teaching, mental, and spiritual needs
- Recognize safety issues and use lifts appropriately for safe patient movement
- Function well in stressful situations
- Prioritize and delegate effectively
- May be required to serve as charge nurse
- Use typical clinical equipment and instrumentation in a safe and/or aseptic OR/ASU environment
Skills
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Creative problem-solving skills
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Watertown, NY
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Watertown, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Watertown, NY is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- However, wages may be slightly lower to match the lower cost of living.
- In summer, the average high temperature is around 79°F, while the average low is around 57°F.
- In winter, the average high temperature is around 29°F, and the average low is around 11°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Watertown, NY, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through local real estate agencies or online rental platforms.
- Watertown, NY is relatively car-friendly, and most residents rely on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Watertown, NY has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder due to the cold winters.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Watertown, NY offers a variety of restaurants serving local and international cuisine.
- There are also opportunities to explore art and music, as well as engage in outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and winter sports.
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