Job Description:

This travel assignment is designed for an experienced operating-room nurse who can support surgical teams through safe, organized perioperative care. Responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment, maintaining sterile fields, verifying patient identity and procedure details, managing instrument, sponge, and needle counts, handling specimens, and collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, coordinators, and surgical technicians. The role also includes assessing patients, administering medications and intravenous therapy, documenting care, and supporting patient and family education. Operating-room experience is preferred, along with an active Massachusetts RN license and AHA ACLS certification upon hire. Call coverage and periodic weekend responsibilities add variety to the assignment.

Weather:

Gardner generally offers cool, crisp conditions around this time of year, with changing skies and the possibility of rain or light snow. Comfortable layers, a warm coat, and weather-ready footwear are useful for exploring the area.

Fun Things To Do:

• Local History: Explore Gardner’s furniture-making heritage and downtown character.

• Outdoor Break: Enjoy walking, fresh air, and scenic surroundings at nearby parks and trails.

• Day Trip: Visit Worcester for museums, restaurants, arts, and entertainment.

• Day Trip: Spend a day in Boston exploring historic neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and waterfront areas.

• New England Escape: Take a scenic drive through the surrounding towns for local dining and seasonal scenery.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Gardner, Massachusetts

Shift: 12-hour nights

Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, accident, etc.
• Referral Program
• Housing Options
• Continuing Education Program
• 401(k)
• License and Certificate Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement Leave