Location: Lancaster, NH

Start Date: 05-01-2026

End Date: 07-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4x10-hour day shifts (day shift; specific start/end times vary and are not provided), Call 2-3 days per week plus every 3rd weekend (day coverage)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $72 per hour

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 expert perioperative nursing as the OR circulating RN, ensuring patient safety and seamless surgical flow
• Circulate for orthopedic cases (including total hip and total knee) and a broad mix of general, gynecology, podiatry, urology, ENT and endoscopy procedures
• Manage invasive lines and respiratory support — arterial lines, central lines, IV starts, ventilator and BiPAP care
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and perioperative teammates to coordinate case setup, instrumentation and patient positioning
• Perform thorough pre-op and post-op assessments and maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Respond to intraoperative changes and emergencies using current ACLS, PALS and BLS protocols
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, infection prevention and patient-centered outcomes

Qualifications

• Current RN license for New Hampshire (Compact allowed)
• Minimum 2 years of current hospital experience (required)
• Current OR circulation experience with ortho (total hip/total knee), general surgery, gyn, podiatry, urology, ENT and endoscopy (required)
• Demonstrated skills with arterial lines, central lines and IV starts (required)
• Ventilator and BiPAP experience (required)
• Current PALS (required), ACLS (AHA) and BLS (AHA) certifications
• BSN preferred
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Submission-ready profile items: work history, skills checklist (current to 1 year), 1 supervisory signed reference from past 2 years, and current licenses & certifications in-hand
• Must not be a local: permanent address must be 50+ miles from facility (include permanent address in submission)

Education

• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong perioperative and circulating nursing skills
• Proficiency in sterile technique and OR instrumentation
• Ability to manage arterial and central lines and advanced IV therapy
• Comfort with ventilator/BiPAP management and intraoperative airway coordination
• Solid patient assessment and monitoring skills
• Excellent teamwork, communication and documentation abilities
• Familiarity with hospital policies, emergency response and surgical checklists

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU — join a close-knit community hospital where your expertise makes a visible impact
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current and mobile
• Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract nurses to make relocation easy
• Flexible scheduling options so you can balance work and life (4x10s with predictable call rotation)
• Paid time to get your rest — time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development support and opportunities to expand perioperative skills
• Simple, straightforward onboarding at a community-focused critical access hospital
• A welcoming workplace culture where teamwork and patient-centered care come first

Travel Perks: Explore Lancaster, NH

Lancaster is the gateway to the Great North Woods — enjoy Weeks State Park, year-round outdoor activities and the charming Lancaster Fair. Explore parts of the White Mountain National Forest, hike Mt. Cabot, fish or paddle nearby waterways, and breathe in big, scenic skies. Perfect for nature lovers who want quiet weekend escapes and easy access to hiking, snowmobiling, skiing and seasonal community events.

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