Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Massachusetts
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where major systems like Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and UMass Memorial Health maintain large surgical departments with consistent hiring across experience levels. The most active specialties are cardiac surgery, orthopedics, and robotic-assisted procedures, reflecting Massachusetts's standing as one of the country's leading academic medical markets. Demand runs from new graduates completing perioperative residency programs to experienced scrub-certified RNs taking senior circulator and charge roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
RN Staff Team Leader – Operating Room- Evening Shift Part Time
Job Description:
Beverly Hospital, located in Beverly Massachusetts is part of the Lahey Health System. Beverly Hospital is a community hospital and consists of 10 operating rooms at the main campus and 4 operating rooms at the Lahey Outpatient Surgery Center located in Danvers, MA. We provide a wide range of specialties including; orthopedics, GYN, general, vascular, thoracic, spine, pediatrics, cysto, and ENT.
The Operating Room Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe patient care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. In this role, you will assume responsibility for the care of the periOp patient including assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care during the periOp phase of care.
You will be responsible for directing and supervising ancillary staff meet members in providing the appropriate level of care in the most safe and efficient manner.
In addition to his/her Registered Professional Nurse responsibilities, the Resource Nurse for Specialty Service(s) will be a clinical expert resource, responsible for orientation and education of staff members to all phases of the specialty area including patient procedures and use and maintenance of all special equipment, also they will coordinate and participate in total intraoperative care for patients within surgical specialty. He/she also is responsible for coordinating equipment/ instrumentation/supply needs of the surgical specialty through collaborative efforts with other members of the health care team (i.e. Nurse Manager, Scheduling, Anesthesia, Surgeons, Purchasing Department, CSR, etc.).
Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Current MA RN license, BLS required, CNOR preferred
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong communication skills and exceptional patient relation and customer service skills are critical.
Experience:
At least two-three years of work as an operating room nurse required. Must have demonstrated clinical competency in the appropriate nursing practice. Evidence of this includes: effective communication, ability to problem solve, ability to get along well with others, strong knowledge base for specialty service, and strong passion for nursing practice and drive to delivering the highest quality patient care.
Pay Range:
$37.00 - $84.71This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
RN Staff Team Leader – Operating Room- Evening Shift Part Time
Job Description:
Beverly Hospital, located in Beverly Massachusetts is part of the Lahey Health System. Beverly Hospital is a community hospital and consists of 10 operating rooms at the main campus and 4 operating rooms at the Lahey Outpatient Surgery Center located in Danvers, MA. We provide a wide range of specialties including; orthopedics, GYN, general, vascular, thoracic, spine, pediatrics, cysto, and ENT.
The Operating Room Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe patient care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. In this role, you will assume responsibility for the care of the periOp patient including assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care during the periOp phase of care.
You will be responsible for directing and supervising ancillary staff meet members in providing the appropriate level of care in the most safe and efficient manner.
In addition to his/her Registered Professional Nurse responsibilities, the Resource Nurse for Specialty Service(s) will be a clinical expert resource, responsible for orientation and education of staff members to all phases of the specialty area including patient procedures and use and maintenance of all special equipment, also they will coordinate and participate in total intraoperative care for patients within surgical specialty. He/she also is responsible for coordinating equipment/ instrumentation/supply needs of the surgical specialty through collaborative efforts with other members of the health care team (i.e. Nurse Manager, Scheduling, Anesthesia, Surgeons, Purchasing Department, CSR, etc.).
Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Current MA RN license, BLS required, CNOR preferred
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong communication skills and exceptional patient relation and customer service skills are critical.
Experience:
At least two-three years of work as an operating room nurse required. Must have demonstrated clinical competency in the appropriate nursing practice. Evidence of this includes: effective communication, ability to problem solve, ability to get along well with others, strong knowledge base for specialty service, and strong passion for nursing practice and drive to delivering the highest quality patient care.
Pay Range:
$37.00 - $84.71This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Beth Israel Lahey Health21
- Boston Medical Center15
- American Traveler8
- UMass Memorial Health6
- Shields Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse license issued by the Board of Registration in Nursing
- Current BLS certification required, with ACLS preferred for cardiac and vascular OR settings
- Minimum one to two years of perioperative or scrub nursing experience in an acute care setting
- Completion of an accredited BSN program or active enrollment in an RN-to-BSN pathway
- Familiarity with sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and AORN perioperative practice standards
- Ability to rotate across specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, and robotic-assisted cases
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse operating room in Massachusetts?
You become a registered nurse operating room in Massachusetts by first earning an accredited associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN exam and obtaining licensure through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Most Massachusetts hospitals require or strongly prefer candidates who have completed a structured perioperative nursing orientation or a dedicated OR residency program before working independently in the surgical suite.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Massachusetts?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Massachusetts earn a median of about $104,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,310 for the lowest 10% to over $174,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Massachusetts?
Companies currently hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Massachusetts include Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston Medical Center, and American Traveler, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of academic medical centers and large regional health systems means consistent OR nursing openings well beyond the Boston core.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
Boston, Worcester, and Beverly have the most registered nurse operating room openings in Massachusetts. Boston leads because of its unmatched cluster of academic medical centers and specialty surgical hospitals, while Worcester and Springfield generate strong OR volume through regional systems like UMass Memorial and Baystate Health serving large catchment populations outside the immediate Boston metro.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. About 11% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting that hands-on intraoperative work is inherently on-site. The portions of OR nursing most likely to have any remote flexibility are preoperative patient education, case scheduling coordination, and certain perioperative informatics or quality review roles.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse operating room in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a structured perioperative residency or new-graduate OR training program, which Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and several UMass Memorial campuses offer specifically for nurses without prior OR experience. Lateral moves from roles in post-anesthesia care, surgical technologist positions, or intensive care nursing are recognized pathways at Massachusetts facilities. Holding a current Massachusetts RN license, completing AORN's perioperative nursing fundamentals course, and obtaining BLS certification before applying gives candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to whichever ones fit your background.
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