Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse

Job Description & Requirements

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN OR in Gardner, Massachusetts.

Specialty: OR - Operating Room

Discipline: RN

Start Date:

05/26/2026, Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week,

Shift: 10 hours rotating,

Employment Type:

Travel RN Position

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.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• Operating room nursing experience and CNOR certification strongly preferred
• Current Massachusetts RN license required
• ACLS certification required upon hire OR must hold active BLS card and obtain AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire
• Conduct patient assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions and care plans
• Provide patient care based on established standards, protocols, policies and procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, clinical coordinators and surgical technicians during surgical interventions
• Maintain sterile fields and direct proper care, handling, and sterilization of sterile supplies and instruments
• Verify patient identification, consent forms, operative procedures and sites before taking patients to operating room
• Apply principles of aseptic practice and oversee selection and preparation of supplies, equipment and instrumentation
• Maintain accurate sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policies and procedures
• Identify, label, care for and handle all specimens and cultures according to established procedures
• Safely administer medications and intravenous therapy in accordance with physician orders and protocols
• Assess patient pain levels using numerical pain scale and reassess effectiveness of pain control
• Provide thorough, timely and accurate documentation of all pertinent data and therapeutic interventions
• Ability to function in environment with competing priorities required
• Excellent communication skills, multitasking ability and positive attitude essential

This healthcare facility maintains high standards for patient safety and quality care, emphasizing compliance with accreditation and licensing requirements. The organization focuses on comprehensive surgical services with a collaborative approach between healthcare team members. The facility prioritizes patient dignity, safety protocols, and continuous professional development for staff while maintaining strict adherence to sterile techniques and perioperative best practices.

Gardner, MA. Gardner offers a charming New England community atmosphere with easy access to both Boston and Worcester metropolitan areas. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking small-town charm with urban conveniences nearby.

Adex Job . Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Referral bonus.