Operating Room - Registered Nurse - FT

Job Description

Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Worcester, MA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 3x12-Hour Shifts
Pay Range: $35 - $70/hr (depending on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $20K Days / $25K Evenings
Shift Differential: Yes
On-Call Requirement: Yes


Company Overview:
Wheeler Staffing Partners is hiring experienced healthcare professionals to connect top nursing talent with high-quality opportunities. We are seeking a skilled Operating Room RN to join a perioperative team dedicated to safe, efficient, and exceptional surgical care.


Position Overview:
The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in the operative setting, including pre-operative preparation, intraoperative support, and post-anesthesia recovery coordination. This role requires clinical expertise, strong attention to detail, and collaboration with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.


Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for surgical procedures, ensuring instruments and equipment are available and functional.
• Perform patient assessments and implement individualized care plans in the OR.
• Serve as scrub or circulating nurse during surgeries, adhering to surgical protocols and aseptic technique.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical techs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patients' physiological responses during surgery and take appropriate action.
• Document surgical procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support OR turnover and prepare for subsequent cases to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Comply with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Provide guidance and oversight to support staff to maintain clinical standards and quality of care.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current and active RN license in Massachusetts (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (preferred)
• CNOR certification (preferred)

Experience:

• Previous OR nursing experience strongly preferred (scrub or circulating)

Additional Requirements:

• Pre-employment background check, drug screen, and health clearance required
• Must comply with current vaccination mandates or approved exemption, with regular testing for exempt individuals

Why Work With Wheeler Staffing Partners:

• Competitive pay with sign-on bonus and shift differential
• Opportunity to work in a professional, patient-focused perioperative environment
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities

How to Apply:
Submit your application through Wheeler Staffing Partners to be considered for this Operating Room RN opportunity.

Meet Your Recruiter

Nikki Cook