Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Healthforce; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Fast credentialing

Orientation and onboarding support

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room on a travel assignment in Plymouth, MA. Start date October 19, 2026 for 13 weeks. Shifts are 12-hour day positions with on-call responsibilities, offering weekly pay and guaranteed hours.

Requirements include MA RN licensure and BLS, OR/perioperative experience in orthopedics and general surgery, and robotics experience. Travel assignments nationwide are available and credentialing is fast.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license and BLS required.
• OR and perioperative experience with orthopedic trauma and general surgery; gynecologic experience required.
• Robotics experience noted as necessary to move forward.

Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative nursing care across multiple specialties while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Prepare the OR, assist the surgeon and anesthesia team, and manage instrumentation and equipment.
• Position and transport patients safely and monitor intraoperative status and vital signs.
• Maintain intraoperative documentation, counts, specimen labeling, and room turnover between cases.
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards; communicate with the surgical team.
• Handle high-acuity scenarios and participate in post-operative care and handoffs.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Orthopedic trauma

General OR care

Aseptic technique

Tools

Robotics equipment

Endoscopic equipment

Laser equipment

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – OR is a travel assignment in a hospital setting located in Plymouth, MA. Start date is October 19, 2026, for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,787- $3,012, with guaranteed hours of 72 per biweekly period. Shifts are 12-hour day positions with on‑call responsibilities. This role emphasizes orthopedic trauma and general OR care, with gynecologic cases and robotics experience noted as necessary to move forward. Active Massachusetts RN licensure and BLS are required.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,787- $3,012 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts with on‑call
• Start date: October 19, 2026
• Work setting: hospital travel assignment in Plymouth, MA
• Fast credentialing and dedicated support included
• Nationwide travel assignments available

Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative nursing care across multiple specialties (orthopedics, general, gynecology) while maintaining strict aseptic technique.
• Prepare the OR, assist the surgeon and anesthesia team, and manage instrumentation and equipment, including endoscopic, laser, robotics‑assisted cases, and other complex surgical tools.
• Position and transport patients safely, monitor intraoperative status and vital signs, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
• Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation, counts, specimen labeling, and ensure proper room turnover between cases.
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards; communicate effectively with the surgical team and support staff.
• Demonstrate ability to handle high‑acuity scenarios in a fast‑paced OR environment; participate in post‑operative care and handoffs as needed.

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts RN license
• OR and perioperative experience with orthopedic trauma and general surgery; gynecologic (GYN) experience required; neuro experience is a plus
• Robotics experience must be noted on file
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic techniques and ability to operate complex surgical equipment
• Travel experience required; no local residents within 50 miles of the assignment location
• Vaccinations: COVID-19 vaccine booster and influenza vaccine required (medical exemptions allowed)
• Ability to pass ECG/Telemetry and Medication tests prior to acceptance; one attempt allowed; passing score 85%
• Availability for interview; manager will contact candidates to schedule
• No float requirement

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly
• Competitive weekly pay within the stated range
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Fast credentialing process
• Orientation and onboarding support
• Travel assignments across multiple locations (nationwide opportunities)
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Assignment‑specific guidance and documentation assistance

Pay Disclaimer

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.