Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Level I Trauma Center in Massachusetts, requiring scrub/circulate experience with neuro, ortho, and trauma cases.

Details

• Acute care hospital OR setting with 23 suites averaging 75 cases per day
• Level I Trauma Center
• Common case types include neuro, ortho, trauma, cardiac, and ex-lap
• Circulating is the primary RN role; scrubbing is a bonus but not required
• Shift lengths are flexible at 8, 10, or 12 hours for a total of 36–40 hours per week; specifics discussed with manager during interview
• Day shift with weekend rotation (12-hour shifts on weekends)
• Travelers take the same call as permanent staff — approximately 3–4 weeknight call shifts and 1–2 weekend call shifts per 4-week period
• Call response time is 45 minutes
• No floating required
• EMR: Epic
• Self-scheduling available within reason; block scheduling is not guaranteed

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Experience circulating and/or scrubbing neuro, ortho, and trauma cases required
• BSN not required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred

Additional Information

• All travelers are expected to participate in the same call rotation as permanent staff, including weeknight and weekend call assignments
• RNs may sign up for tech call spots, but may be bumped by surgical techs who need to fulfill their own call requirements
• Weekend shifts are 12-hour shifts worked in rotation with other staff; weekday shifts may be 8 hours
• Hospital-issued scrubs provided
• A manager interview is required for this position
• First-time travelers are not preferred; prior travel experience is strongly encouraged