OR RN
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Registered Nurse – Operating Room

Overview

• Location: Worcester, Massachusetts (outpatient facility)
• Assignment type: Travel/Contract, 13 weeks
• Schedule: Day shift, 4 x 10-hour shifts (6:45 to 17:00), 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday

Patient Population

• Pediatric: Heavy concentration of pediatric cases, including ENT, pediatric dental, and endo
• Adult: Cataracts, vitrectomies, breast oncology, orthopedic (scopes and fractures), urology, adult ENT, plastics, colorectal, and small gyn cases

Requirements

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, completed within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association

Onboarding and Compliance

• Exams: Medication exam required for all RNs. Telemetry exam and Dysrhythmia/EKG exam not required for OR.
• Background: 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, covering all counties lived or worked, plus SSN trace, national criminal search, and third-party verification of highest completed education. EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks are required within 30 days of start if run separately.
• iCORI: Massachusetts iCORI clearance attestation required within 30 days prior to start
• MA Nurse Aide Registry Search: Required
• Drug testing: Required within 30 days of start. Panels include amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methaqualone, opiates, phencyclidine, methadone, propoxyphene, fentanyl, and oxycodone.
• Physical exam: Within 12 months of start, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA, with a statement of fitness to work without restrictions
• TB: Two PPDs (one within 90 days and one within a year), or QuantiFERON or T-Spot within 90 days. TB questionnaire required regardless of results.
• Immunizations: Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, Tdap, COVID, and flu each require either proof of vaccination or titer, or a facility declination. Declinations are not accepted for pediatric, maternity, or NICU assignments.
• Flu and COVID deadlines: Flu season runs 10/1 to 3/31. Vaccine or declination is due by 12/15 each flu season. COVID requires the most recent vaccination (08/2026) or a declination, due by 12/15.
• Employment application: Must include 7 years of employment and explain any gaps over 30 days
• References: 2 references within three years of start
• Skills checklist: Required prior to start
• Identification: Valid driver's license or state ID required