OR RN
Newton Lower Falls, MA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,394/weekOverview
- Start Date10/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a collaborative perioperative team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. This on-site travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to provide surgical patient care in a professional operating room while gaining valuable experience in the Greater Boston healthcare community. Newton is known for its welcoming suburban atmosphere, scenic neighborhoods, and convenient access to Boston’s cultural attractions, dining, and healthcare facilities.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse / Perioperative RN
- Location: Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
- Start Date: October 18, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 16, 2027
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
- Openings: 1
Operating Room RN Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
- At least 1 year of recent operating room or perioperative nursing experience
- Strong knowledge of surgical aseptic technique, patient safety, and perioperative standards
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and maintain a 36-hour weekly schedule
- Successful completion of required credential verification, skills documentation, orientation, and facility onboarding
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Perioperative Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures
- Prepare operating rooms, equipment, supplies, and instruments according to procedure requirements
- Support circulating and/or scrub nurse functions based on experience, competency, and assignment
- Maintain strict sterile technique and monitor the surgical environment for patient safety
- Complete surgical counts, specimen handling, documentation, and required safety checks
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative healthcare team
- Monitor patient status, respond to changes promptly, and communicate relevant clinical information
- Promote a respectful, efficient, and patient-centered operating room experience
Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts, and join a dedicated perioperative healthcare team in the Greater Boston area.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Newton, MA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Newton, MA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Newton, MA is higher than the national average.
- Housing, transportation, and healthcare costs are particularly high.
- However, wages in Newton generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- In the summer, the average high temperature is around 80°F, while in the winter, the average low temperature is around 20°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Newton, MA, but they may be more limited and slightly more expensive compared to other areas.
- Newton is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include bus services and access to the MBTA commuter rail.
- Newton, MA is a diverse community with a mix of age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies, asthma, and cardiovascular conditions.
- There is a notable population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
- Newton offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf courses and tennis courts.
- Outdoor activities include hiking in nearby parks and enjoying the Charles River.
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