Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,810 per week
Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Concord
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN OR -
Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Concord, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: OR - Operating Room -
Discipline: RN - Start Date: 01/26/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40
hours per week - Shift: 10 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel
Job Description: Operating Room (OR) Nurse Position Title:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse Job Summary: The Operating Room (OR)
Nurse, also known as a Perioperative Nurse, is responsible for
providing direct nursing care to patients undergoing surgery. The
OR Nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team in the operating
room, ensuring that the surgical environment is safe, sterile, and
efficient. They assist with preoperative, intraoperative, and
postoperative care, working closely with surgeons,
anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver
high-quality care. Key Responsibilities: 1. Preoperative Care: -
Assess patients’ medical histories, perform physical assessments,
and ensure that necessary tests are completed before surgery. -
Review the surgical procedure and verify patient identity, surgical
site, and other critical information to prevent errors. - Educate
patients and their families about the surgical procedure, potential
risks, and postoperative care instructions. - Prepare and assess
surgical instruments and equipment to ensure everything is sterile
and ready for the surgery. - Administer preoperative medications as
ordered, including antibiotics or sedatives. 2. Intraoperative
Care: - Assist the surgical team by providing sterile instruments,
supplies, and equipment during the procedure. - Monitor the
patient's vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen
levels, and temperature throughout the surgery. - Ensure the
operating room maintains a sterile field and that all instruments
are properly handled to prevent infection. - Document all aspects
of the surgery, including medications given, time of procedures,
and any complications or changes during surgery. - Assist with
positioning the patient on the operating table to ensure comfort
and proper access to the surgical site. 3. Postoperative Care: -
Monitor patients as they recover from anesthesia, assessing vital
signs, and ensuring that they are stable before transfer to the
recovery room or another care unit. - Provide postoperative
education to patients and their families, including instructions on
wound care, activity restrictions, and signs of complications. -
Assist with the management of postoperative pain, administering
medications as prescribed. - Communicate with the surgical team
about any concerns or complications during the recovery phase. -
Ensure that patients' post-anesthesia care is documented
thoroughly. 4. Collaboration and Communication: - Work closely with
surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other
nursing staff to provide seamless and effective care. - Communicate
clearly and effectively with patients, families, and the surgical
team to ensure that everyone is informed about the patient's
progress and needs. - Participate in patient hand-offs, ensuring
that all relevant information is communicated during shift changes.
5. Infection Control and Safety: - Adhere to strict infection
control practices, ensuring all equipment and surgical instruments
are properly sterilized. - Follow proper safety protocols,
including maintaining a sterile field, handling sharps, and
assisting with positioning and monitoring during surgery. - Ensure
that the operating room environment complies with hospital policies
and regulatory standards to reduce the risk of infection or injury.
6. Emergency Response and Crisis Management: - Remain prepared for
emergencies, such as patient complications during surgery or
unexpected changes in the patient’s condition. - Provide immediate
care in the event of a medical emergency, such as resuscitation or
hemorrhage control, and coordinate with the surgical team for quick
resolution. 7. Professional Development: - Keep current with best
practices, new surgical techniques, and advances in perioperative
nursing care through continuing education. - Participate in
workshops, conferences, and other training opportunities to
maintain and enhance clinical skills. - Mentor and train new nurses
or nursing students in the operating room environment.
Qualifications: - Education: - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required. - Licensure:
- Current state RN license in good standing. - Certification in
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
(ACLS) required. Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID 35431331. Pay
package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject
to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title: RN OR About Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring is
nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand
behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to
helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering
in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of
their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding
and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated
Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a number at Wellspring,
you’re a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the
Wellspring difference.
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