Operating Room RN
Gardner, Massachusetts
Heywood Hospital

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

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

Job Details

• Shift: 40 hours per week, days (exact shift times pending)
• Call Requirement: None
• Float Requirement: None
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Unit Systems: Omnicell, Meditech Expanse, SBAR

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: First-time travelers may be accepted if they have the right experience; otherwise, no first timers
• License: Valid RN license for Massachusetts required
• Certifications (AHA only, provider/instructor/RQI acceptable):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – as required
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – as required
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification or official transcript
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance within 30 days of start
• Primary source verification of state license

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (acceptable masks: 1870+, 1860, 1860S); onsite fit testing available if needed
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility guidelines; annual TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual test
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or completed series; if incomplete, must provide proof of vaccination schedule)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 booster documentation or signed declination

Additional Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Completion and signing of facility-specific policies and agreements (confidentiality, compliance, behavior standards, etc.)
• Completion of emergency contact and vehicle registration forms prior to start
• Upload of required immunization and health documents to facility’s compliance system prior to start

Notes

• Travelers located within 30 miles of the facility may have different rate considerations (not included here)
• Candidates must complete all compliance documentation and health screenings prior to start date
• No call, float, or weekend requirements for this assignment

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of OR experience, including those new to travel nursing if they meet experience criteria.