Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $58 to $60 per hour in Gardner, MA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: Gardner, MA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $58 to $60 per hour
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified OR RN in Gardner, Massachusetts, 01440!

Location:  Gardner, MA

Start Date:  04-13-2026

End Date:  07-13-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Day shifts, 4 x 10-hour shifts per week (40 hours/week); specific clock times and exact weekdays not provided. Includes call per unit rotation.

Hours per Week: 40

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered perioperative nursing care from pre-op through recovery
• Maintain and direct sterile fields and ensure aseptic technique during procedures
• Perform accurate sponge, needle and instrument counts and communicate results clearly
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists and surgical techs to optimize patient outcomes
• Safely administer medications and IV therapy and document patient responses
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions and patient goals
• Deliver clear, timely documentation and handoffs to ensure continuity of care
• Act as a supportive preceptor and contribute to team learning and professional development
• Respond promptly and effectively in emergency situations and promote patient safety

Qualifications

• Current MA RN License required
• BLS required upon hire; ACLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire
• Recent Operating Room (OR) experience required
• CNOR certification preferred
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to take call per unit rotation

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative and Operating Room nursing practices
• Aseptic technique and sterile field maintenance
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Patient assessment and perioperative documentation
• Sponge/needle/instrument count procedures
• Collaboration with surgical and anesthesiology teams
• Emergency response and patient safety protocols
• Teaching, precepting and mentoring colleagues

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing assistance to help you settle in quickly
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make renewal stress-free
• Paid time off so you can actually recharge between cases
• Professional development and training opportunities — grow your perioperative skills
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• A supportive team that values collaboration, safety, and your well-being
• Employee assistance and resources for work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Gardner, MA

This is a travel contract in Gardner, MA — enjoy easy access to Wachusett Mountain for hiking, skiing and scenic views; explore downtown Gardner's local shops and antique stores; take short drives to Worcester for museums, dining and cultural events; and plan weekend trips to Boston for big-city attractions. Plenty of outdoor trails and charming New England towns are within reach for off-shift adventures.

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About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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