Per Diem Registered Nurse – Waltham Operating Room

Boston Children's Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join the Waltham Operating Room team. The OR RN delivers safe, high-quality intraoperative care as circulating and scrub nurse for pediatric patients, with emphasis on family-centered care.

This role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and collaboration in a fast-paced setting. 8- or 10-hour shifts with rotation and short-call as needed. Massachusetts RN license and BSN required; EPIC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience.
• Pediatric OR experience required; orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide intraoperative nursing care for patients and families.
• Act as liaison among patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and care team.
• Prepare OR and ensure equipment, supplies, and instrumentation readiness.
• Perform circulating and scrub duties per standards and policies.
• Document care in the EMR accurately.
• Provide patient- and family-centered care and education as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Intraoperative nursing

Circulating nurse

Scrub nurse

EPIC experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Position Summary:

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Per Diem Registered Nurse to join the Waltham Operating Room team. The Operating Room RN is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality patient care throughout the intra-operative period in both the circulating and scrub roles. This position requires strong clinical skill, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, family-centered setting. Scheduling flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and provide intraoperative nursing care based on the physiological and emotional needs of patients and families, in accordance with perioperative standards.
• Function as a liaison among patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Prepare the operating room for surgical procedures and ensure readiness of equipment, supplies, and instrumentation.
• Perform circulating and scrub responsibilities while maintaining compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Provide patient- and family-centered care, anticipating individualized education and support needs.
• Manage resources efficiently to support safe patient care and smooth workflow within the surgical suite.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, communicate safety concerns, and use information technology to support clinical decision-making and coordination of care.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to provide high-quality, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate care.
• Work 8- and 10-hour shifts, with rotation, short call requirements as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room experience
• Pediatric experience required
• Orthopedic experience preferred
• EPIC experience preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required
• PALS preferred

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors.

Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes

• flexible schedules
• affordable health
• vision and dental insurance
• child care and student loan subsidies
• generous levels of time off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Pension
• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
• cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes

Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.