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OR | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareGardner, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Gardner, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 9, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$59.25
Weekly
$2,370
Yearly (full-time)
$123,240
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
09/21/2026

This job pays about $59.25/hour — 18% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Gardner, MA

Bring your OR expertise to a travel Operating Room Registered Nurse assignment in Gardner, Massachusetts. Join a collaborative perioperative team in North Central Massachusetts and make an impact delivering safe, high-quality surgical care in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Job Details

  • Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing
  • Location: Gardner, MA 01440
  • Start Date: 09/21/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 10-hour shifts
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,370 - $2,500
  • Call: Rotation required

Job Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Active Massachusetts RN license
  • At least 1 year of Operating Room nursing experience required
  • CNOR strongly preferred
  • ACLS required upon hire, or active BLS with AHA ACLS obtained within 60 days of hire
  • Strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Experience in perioperative nursing, surgical services, or acute care nursing preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in the operating room
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care throughout the surgical experience
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical techs, and other healthcare team members
  • Maintain sterile technique and support the preparation and handling of supplies, instruments, and equipment
  • Verify patient identity, consent, procedure, and surgical site before transport to the OR
  • Assist with patient positioning, transfer, and body mechanics to promote safety and comfort
  • Monitor sponge, needle, and instrument counts and follow established perioperative procedures
  • Safely administer medications and IV therapy in accordance with orders, policies, and protocols
  • Document care thoroughly and communicate clearly to support continuity of care
  • Promote a respectful, patient-centered environment focused on dignity, safety, and teamwork

Why Consider This Travel Nursing Job?

  • Competitive weekly pay for experienced OR nurses
  • Travel nursing opportunity in Gardner, MA, with access to North Central Massachusetts and nearby New England amenities
  • Supportive surgical services environment with a team-oriented culture
  • Opportunity to strengthen your perioperative nursing experience

Apply now to join this exciting Operating Room Registered Nurse travel job in Gardner, Massachusetts and advance your career in surgical nursing today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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