OR RN
Newton Lower Falls, MA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,660/weekOverview
- Start Date11/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join our healthcare team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) providing high-quality perioperative nursing care in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers overnight shifts, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to support safe surgical care near greater Boston.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) / Perioperative Nurse
- Location: Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 1, 2026
- End Date: January 30, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370–$2,500
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 11:15 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
- Shift: 8-hour overnight shifts
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Work Setting: On-site hospital operating room
Newton Lower Falls is a charming Massachusetts community known for its scenic riverside setting, historic character, and convenient access to the greater Boston area. The ideal travel nurse is confident in perioperative nursing, committed to patient safety, and comfortable working overnight hours.
Operating Room Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with eligibility to practice in Massachusetts
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, including operating room or perioperative nursing experience
- Strong knowledge of surgical asepsis, sterile technique, infection prevention, and patient safety practices
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and the perioperative team
- Availability to work the required Monday–Friday overnight schedule
- Successful completion of required credentialing, skills verification, background screening, and orientation processes
- Strong communication, organization, and clinical judgment skills
Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures
- Prepare operating rooms, surgical equipment, supplies, and patients for scheduled procedures
- Maintain sterile technique and follow established infection prevention standards
- Monitor patient status and promptly recognize and respond to changes in condition
- Collaborate with the surgical team to support efficient, high-quality procedural care
- Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, medications, and perioperative care
- Complete effective handoffs and communicate relevant clinical information across care teams
- Participate in quality, safety, and process-improvement initiatives within the operating room
Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts, and join a team dedicated to excellent surgical and patient care.
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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