Operating Room - Registered Nurse

Operating Room - Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Framingham, MA

Pay Range: $35 – $65/hr (Depending on Experience)

Schedule: 3x12-Hour Shifts

Sign-On Bonus: Yes

On-Call Requirement: Yes

Shift Differential: Yes

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our perioperative team. This role requires strong clinical acumen and a passion for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. The OR RN is responsible for the delivery of professional nursing care in the operative setting, including pre‑operative preparation, intraoperative support, and post‑anesthesia recovery coordination in collaboration with the surgical team.

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field for surgical procedures, ensuring all instruments and equipment are available and functional.
• Perform patient assessments and implement individualized care plans in the operating room environment.
• Serve as scrub or circulating nurse during surgeries, ensuring adherence to surgical protocols and aseptic technique.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical techs, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitor the patient’s physiological responses during surgery and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all aspects of the surgical procedure.
• Support operating room turnover and prepare for subsequent cases to ensure smooth workflow.
• Comply with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards in all perioperative practices.
• Provide guidance and oversight to support staff to maintain clinical standards and quality of care.

Education:

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher

Licensure &

Certifications:

• Current and active RN license in the state of Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Preferred
• CNOR Certification – Preferred

Experience:

• Previous OR nursing experience strongly preferred (circulating and/or scrubbing)

Additional Information:

• Pre-Employment: Includes background check, drug screen, and health clearance
• Vaccination Policy: Must comply with current vaccination mandates; proof of vaccination or approved exemption required prior to employment, with regular testing for exempt individuals