Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Compensation

Scheduled weekly hours: 24. Sign‑on bonus: $10,000. Salary range: $35.88–$55.56 per hour.

Benefits include healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. Sturdy Health’s benefits package may be additional.

• Provide timely, positive responses to patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians.
• Collaborate to develop individualized, coordinated care plans.
• Assess and record vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
• Administer medications per orders and maintain accurate records.
• Perform nursing care, both simple and complex, tailored to patient needs.
• Delegate care in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and Sturdy Health guidelines.
• Maintain patient records and nursing care plans.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families.
• Respond to emergencies, provide first aid, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Operate medical equipment such as monitors, IV pumps, and ventilators.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives.
• Develop positive relationships across all units.
• Fulfill Charge Nurse duties as assigned.
• Remain current on licensing, certifications, and competencies.
• Apply a growth mindset, maintain inquiry, and use evidence‑based practice.
• Ensure research protocol compliance.

This job description does not cover all duties. Responsibilities may change without notice.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school;
  Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current Massachusetts state RN license.
• Current BLS certification required for all RNs.
• ACLS required on Telemetry, ICU, ED, Cardiac Rehab, Endoscopy, LDRP, PACU, Med/Surg.
• NRP required on LDRP.
• PALS required on PACU and ED.
• Excellent communication, customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Command of English; adaptability.
• Minimum 2 years acute‑care experience preferred (new graduate acceptance for some positions).

• Additional certifications and a minimum of 2 years acute‑care experience.
• Ability to comply with nursing standards, practice guidelines, and regulatory agencies.

• Sound dexterity, visual acuity, mental alertness, and stamina for fast‑paced environments.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, and lift 25–50 lbs using correct body mechanics.
• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts.
• Fine motor skills for injections, catheter insertion, and equipment operation.
• Ability to push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and stressful settings possible.
• Annual safety training required.

Consistently treats patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity, respect, and sensitivity to diverse needs.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination based on race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.