Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-Week Contract in Cambridge, MA

Experienced Operating Room RN? Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and deliver high-quality perioperative care in a dynamic surgical environment. This opportunity is ideal for a travel Registered Nurse who values flexible scheduling, collaborative surgical teams, and professional growth. Located just outside Boston, Cambridge offers historic charm, world-class education and innovation, walkable neighborhoods, and convenient access to the greater metropolitan area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,540-$2,670
• Travel RN Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Assignment Start Date: November 3, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 30, 2027
• Nursing Schedule: Rotating 4×10-hour shifts; approximately 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour shifts
• Typical Shift Times: 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with possible 9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. assignments
• Scheduling: No block scheduling; flexibility is expected
• Call Requirements: Evening call approximately every 5-6 shifts through 7:00 a.m. the following day, plus every sixth or seventh weekend
• Holiday Coverage: Every other major holiday
• Dress Code: Any scrub color

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in an Operating Room or perioperative setting
• Current or conditional Massachusetts RN license verified through Nursys
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required during flu season
• Two recent manager or supervisor references in the matching specialty
• Current resume and specialty-specific skills checklist
• EPIC experience preferred
• Ability to work rotating shifts, scheduled call, weekends, and holidays as required

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective Registered Nurse care throughout the perioperative experience
• Support surgeons and surgical teams in a fast-paced Operating Room environment
• Prepare patients, equipment, and the surgical environment according to established standards
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and promote patient safety at every stage of care
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
• Respond to scheduled call assignments and adapt to changing surgical and staffing needs
• Demonstrate flexibility while working rotating shifts, weekends, and major holidays

Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel nursing job in Cambridge, Massachusetts, near Boston.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.