Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $81 per hour in Pittsfield, MA

Location: Pittsfield, MA

Start Date: 09-03-2026

End Date: 12-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts (exact start/end times to be confirmed with facility); day shift

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $81 per hour

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.

• Assist surgeons in the operating room as the First Assist, ensuring safe and precise perioperative support
• Maintain a sterile field and follow best practices for infection prevention
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and the perioperative team to coordinate patient care
• Perform thorough patient assessments and monitor perioperative status throughout procedures
• Document care accurately in the medical record and follow facility charting guidelines
• Adhere to CNOR standards and contribute to continuous quality and safety improvements
• Support efficient OR flow by preparing rooms, instruments, and equipment, and communicating needs proactively

• Minimum 2 years current First Assist Operating Room experience (required)
• Bachelor of Science degree (required)
• Active Massachusetts RN license (must be uploaded at profile submission or application in hand)
• Active American Heart Association BLS (required)
• Active CNOR certification (required)
• One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years (required)
• Meditech Expanse experience highly preferred
• Traveler must have a permanent address included in profile and their own vehicle
• Must not reside within 50 miles of the facility per facility policy
• All scheduling and requested time off must be provided at submission; no post-offer scheduling requests

• Bachelor of Science

• Perioperative nursing and first assist techniques
• Sterile technique, instrument handling, and OR safety protocols
• Strong intraoperative communication and team coordination
• Accurate perioperative documentation and charting
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse or similar EMR systems (preferred)
• Ability to follow facility policies and state licensure requirements

• Facility-provided scrubs so you can travel light and stay professional
• 8-hour orientation to get you comfortable and confident before you start
• Join a top-ranked, safety-focused medical center with strong patient-safety recognition
• Meaningful perioperative work where your First Assist skills have real impact
• A collaborative OR team that values clear communication and support
• Predictable daytime schedule to help maintain work-life balance
• Opportunities to use and grow perioperative and Meditech Expanse experience
• A workplace culture that respects licensure and professional standards

Explore the beautiful Berkshires while you work: hike Mount Greylock for sweeping views, visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, enjoy Tanglewood summer concerts in Lenox, check out local galleries and theaters, sample farm-to-table dining in downtown Pittsfield, and take weekend trips to nearby quaint New England towns and scenic outdoor areas for skiing, biking, and hiking.

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - First Assist Operating Room? Let's get you moving forward!

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