Operating Room Registered Nurse
Boston, Massachusetts
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule options: 4x10 or 4x12 hour shifts, day/night rotational and variable shifts including weekends and call.
• Shift times vary by day and shift type (day or night).
• When scheduled on weekends, shifts will be 12 hours; during the same week, 8 or 10 hour shifts will be scheduled to meet contracted weekly hours.
• Level I trauma experience is required.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Operating Room (RN OR)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but Level I trauma experience is mandatory (implies advanced clinical experience).
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required.

Credentials & Compliance Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid professional nursing license with primary source verification (NURSYS and Board of Nursing required).
• MA Conditional Licenses are NOT accepted.

Professional Credentials Required for Submission

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state details.
• Two recent references, at least one supervisor or above in the skillset.
• Skills checklist.
• Candidate submission coversheet.

Onboarding Requirements (Must be completed prior to start)

• MGB Badge Photo: Recent color photo (within 6 months), plain background, no filters or eyeglasses.
• Fit Test: N95 respirator fit test within 365 days of start date, updated annually. Must be completed on the official form; no religious exemptions.
• Immunizations and Health History:

  • MMR: Documentation of two measles, two mumps, and one rubella vaccine OR two MMR vaccines OR proof of immunity via blood test.
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed.
  • TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break.
  • Health Statement: Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation: Required if fit test is required.
• Criminal Background Checks:

  • MGB Criminal Background Check within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break.
  • Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break.
  • National Sex Offender Check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
  • Exclusion Checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually.
• Education Verification: Verified through background check company for highest level of education.
• Social Security Number Trace: Must be run with criminal check covering last 7 years.
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form: Required for all initial assignments and extensions.

Optional but Preferred

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity or declination.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years, updated upon expiration.
• Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray documentation if applicable.
• TB Symptom Survey if positive PPD, updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Start date preferred: February 9 or February 23.
• This position requires adherence to strict health and safety protocols including immunizations and fit testing.
• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for flu vaccine or fit testing.

This role is ideal for experienced OR nurses with Level I trauma experience seeking a long-term travel assignment in a Level I trauma center environment with variable shifts and weekend coverage.