Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Location: Lebanon, NH
Start Date: 03-30-2026
End Date: 06-29-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 10-hour shifts (four 10-hour shifts per week, includes late shift rotation). Specific start/end times and days vary by schedule; 40 hours per week. Schedule requests must be submitted at time of application.
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $68 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
- Prepare and set up the operating room for scheduled procedures, ensuring a sterile, safe environment
- Verify complete preparation of supplies, instruments, equipment, and any special implants prior to surgery
- Open and dispense sterile items accurately and safely while maintaining aseptic technique
- Assess patient-specific needs including history, positioning, and procedural requirements
- Perform counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments in coordination with the scrub person
- Capture accurate charge documentation for patient-specific OR items
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and the perioperative team to deliver excellent patient care
- Follow facility policies for orientation, call-back, and time-off requests to maintain smooth operations
Qualifications
- 2+ years of current Operating Room experience (required)
- Experience as both scrub and circulating RN; current scrub and circulate skills checklists required
- Orthopedic and neurosurgery experience (required)
- EPIC EMR experience (required)
- Active RN license in New Hampshire or Compact license accepted (required)
- Active American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
- One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years (required)
- Must have reliable personal transportation; this is a rural area with no public transit
- Permanent address and any requested time-off (RTO) must be included in profile at submission
Knowledge & Skills
- Sterile technique and infection control best practices
- Instrument identification, counts, and handling of surgical instruments
- Familiarity with orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures and implants
- EPIC EMR navigation and accurate charge capture for OR supplies
- Strong communication and teamwork in high-paced surgical environments
- Ability to assess and implement patient positioning and special equipment needs
- Detail-oriented documentation and time management under pressure
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend options to help you settle in quickly
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and support for contract-related travel
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make onboarding smoother
- Referral bonus program to reward teammates you bring on board
- A supportive surgical team that values your skills and voice
Travel Perks: Explore Lebanon, NH
Explore the beauty of New Hampshire's Upper Valley while on assignment. Lebanon sits on the Connecticut River and offers miles of hiking trails, scenic parks, and nearby ski areas for winter fun. Visit local museums, enjoy farm-to-table dining, or take a short trip to Hanover to see Dartmouth College and its lively cultural scene. Weekend escapes to nearby outdoor recreation, fall foliage drives, and cozy small-town charm make this an ideal spot for adventure after your shift.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Operating Room? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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