Operating Room Registered Nurse
Nashua, New Hampshire
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 48 hours per week)
• Call/Float: No call or float required
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year as a Registered Nurse in Operating Room
• Case Experience Required:

  • Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Gynecology, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Podiatry, Urology
  • Some experience with vascular, ENT, breast/plastics cases preferred
  • Priority given to Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Podiatry, and Cystoscopy cases
• Special Equipment Experience:

  • Cell Saver, Rapid Transfusion, ACT, Glucometer, Mako, Stealth, Holmium/Lumenis Laser, DaVinci Robot
• EMR/Systems: EPIC, SBAR (transitioning to Omnicell)
• Patient Age Groups: Newborn/Neonate through Elderly
• Surgical Procedures: General Surgery, Laparoscopic, Gynecology, GU, Orthopedic, Neuro/Spine, Craniotomy, Trauma, Plastics, Procurement, ENT, Oral/Dental, Thoracic, Vascular, Endovascular, Endoscopy
• Exclusions: No transplant or open heart/interventional cases
• Additional Note: Candidates who have ever been employed by the associated health system are not eligible

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Hampshire
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with adolescent, adult, infant, neonate, or pediatric patients
• Clinical experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN), Bariatrics, and Urology

Background and Screening Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start including:

  • Social Security Verification
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal Search
  • FACIS Level 3
  • Education Verification
  • Criminal county/state searches (excluding NH counties; NH State Police search required)
  • Motor Vehicle Background Check (if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test within 14 days prior to start (no exceptions)
• Social Security verification within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (High School acceptable for CNAs)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references within last 3 years, including one supervisor reference

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Annual fit mask test (N95 or equivalent masks) required for clinical candidates
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years required (titers not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year prior to start (2-step PPD, Qgold, or Tspot accepted)
• TB Questionnaire required for all travelers
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations accepted with waiver)
  • Varicella (history of disease not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during October 31 - April 1 period; exemptions allowed with approved documentation
• Respiratory Safety Clearance questionnaire required prior to start

Additional Facility Requirements

• Passport-style photo (jpeg) for badge
• Proof of auto insurance required if driving to patient homes (Home Health/Hospice)
• Compliance attestation required for clearance
• Various state-specific releases and authorizations required (e.g., NH Statewide Release, SSA Release)
• Background and credential documents must be uploaded with appropriate expiration dates (some with extended expiration to avoid annual renewals)

Important Notes

• Must add time to end of contract to make up for any Return to Office (RTO) time if applicable
• Prior travel experience is not required for this assignment
• Candidates must pass all required competency exams within specified timeframes or risk cancellation
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines require facility-specific waiver forms and approval
• Candidates cannot start with pending drug screens or background checks (except certain NH county searches)

This position offers a challenging and diverse surgical nursing experience in a well-equipped operating room environment with a focus on orthopedic and neurological cases. It is ideal for RNs with at least one year of OR experience seeking a travel contract in New Hampshire.