Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Department

Emerson Health; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Health in Concord, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR) for a temporary role. Join a state-of-the-art surgical team delivering safe, patient-centered intraoperative care.

The OR nurse will scrub and circulate, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists, mentor new perioperative staff, and ensure safety from prep through recovery. Requires MA RN license, BLS, perioperative experience; CNOR a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current Massachusetts RN license and BLS; CNOR a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care during surgical procedures.
• Scrub and circulate; verify safety; monitor prep to recovery.
• Mentor new perioperative team members and lead when needed.
• Document care accurately and uphold quality standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Schedule: Temporary Position

Pay Range: $41.21 - $77.38 / Hourly

Shift: Day shift

Hours: 0630-1900

About This Role

Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Emerson Health - Concord, MA

Are you passionate about providing exceptional surgical care and thrive in a fast-paced environment where every detail matters? Join our dynamic Operating Room team at Emerson Health and play a vital role in helping patients through some of life's most important moments.

As an OR Nurse, you'll be more than just part of the surgical team. You'll be a key player ensuring safety, comfort, and compassionate care throughout the entire intraoperative experience. You'll circulate, scrub, and collaborate with talented surgeons, anesthesiologists, and fellow nurses in our state-of-the-art surgical suites.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and deliver age-appropriate, patient-centered care during surgical procedures.
• Act as the patient's advocate verifying identity, ensuring safety, and monitoring every detail from prep to recovery.
• Scrub and circulate for various procedures, handling specialty instruments and technology with confidence.
• Create a calm, safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and anticipating patient and surgical team needs.
• Support and mentor new perioperative team members and serve as a resource and leader when needed.
• Document care accurately and work collaboratively to meet and exceed quality standards.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Team-Centered Culture: Work with a supportive, highly skilled OR team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to precept, take on charge roles, and advance your perioperative skills.
• Community Impact: Be part of a hospital that's small enough to feel personal but big enough to provide top-tier care.

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Current Massachusetts RN license and BLS certification (CNOR a plus!).
• Perioperative nursing experience required
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety and comfort.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about joining a hospital where compassion meets excellence and every team member's contribution matters, we'd love to hear from you.