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.