Operating Room Registered Nurse
Worcester, MA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must be aware of and pass a medication exam at orientation (one attempt only; failure results in contract cancellation). Study materials provided.

• Must have scrub experience to be considered.

• Able to circulate and scrub in multiple specialty areas including:

  • Transplant (Liver and Kidney)
  • Endovascular and vascular emergencies
  • Neuro, Trauma, MVA, Gunshot, and stabbings
  • Circulate hearts
  • General surgery
  • Pediatrics
  • Microbiology

• Call rotation: 1 night every third weekend

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Experience in Transplant, Trauma, Neurology, Pediatrics, Vascular Surgery, and Endoscopy
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Ability to circulate and scrub in Endoscopy, Neurology, Microbiology, and transplant surgeries
• Ability to circulate in hearts
• Scrub experience required
• Must pass a medication competency exam at orientation (minimum 80% score required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA)
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty area (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)
• Must meet all state and facility-specific background checks and verifications

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; scrub experience and ability to work in multiple complex surgical specialties expected (implies experienced RN)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued ID
• Massachusetts statewide background checks including 7-year criminal background check
• Education verification (highest completed education)
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Immunizations or declinations for TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, Flu, COVID-19
  • Drug testing within 30 days of start
• Pass required competency exams (medication, EKG/dysrhythmia if applicable)
• References: 2 within last 3 years
• Employment history covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for a rigorous orientation including pass/fail testing.
• Call schedule requires availability for night shifts every third weekend.
• Facility-specific declinations for vaccines may not be accepted in certain patient populations (e.g., Pediatrics, Maternity, NICU).

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with strong scrub skills and flexibility to work across multiple surgical specialties in a fast-paced environment.