Registered Nurse, RN - Operating Room

The Lowell General Hospital; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA is hiring an RN II to independently provide direct nursing care in the Operating Room during night shifts. Location: Operating Room - Main Campus; Hours: 40 per week.

The OR team includes pediatric and orthopedic suites; the role requires MA RN license, BLS, and preferred BSN; candidates with ADN may qualify and enroll in BSN within a year. Join a Magnet-recognized hospital system with Tufts Medicine affiliation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current MA RN licensure in good standing is required.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• Candidates with an ADN may be considered and encouraged to enroll in BSN within 1 year of hire.
• Minimum 1–2 years in telemetry or intermediate care is preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Operating Room.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes during perioperative care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology, and nursing team to ensure safe patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Education

RN licensure MA

BSN preferred

ADN considered withBSN plan

Job description

Job Overview

The RN II independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.

Location: Operating Room - Main Campus

Hours: 40 Hours

Shift: Night Shift

Unit Summary

Our Main Operating Room is staffed 24/7 to accommodate surgery at any time.

The OR suite is made up of thirteen surgical rooms including a dedicated pediatric room and orthopedic suites.

The recovery area has twelve bays and a specialized peri-operative nursing team to provide close monitoring of patients during the recovery process.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Required Qualifications

Current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing is required. BSN is strongly preferred. Candidates with an Associate's degree in nursing may be considered, and are encouraged to enroll in a BSN program within 1 year of hire. A minimum of 1-2 years in telemetry or intermediate care setting is preferred. BLS required. ACLS preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
• Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
• Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
• Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride.

We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet-recognized community hospital.

As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery.

Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world.

Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring.

Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role.

Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

$37.50 - $75.32 based on full-time equivalent

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.

Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.