Job Description

Status

Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week

1

Job Posting Category

Nursing

Job Posting Description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated Per Diem Registered Nurse to join the Waltham Operating Room team. The Operating Room RN is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality patient care throughout the intra-operative period in both the circulating and scrub roles. This position requires strong clinical skill, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, family-centered setting. Scheduling flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and provide intraoperative nursing care based on the physiological and emotional needs of patients and families, in accordance with perioperative standards.
• Function as a liaison among patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Prepare the operating room for surgical procedures and ensure readiness of equipment, supplies, and instrumentation.
• Perform circulating and scrub responsibilities while maintaining compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Provide patient- and family-centered care, anticipating individualized education and support needs.
• Manage resources efficiently to support safe patient care and smooth workflow within the surgical suite.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, communicate safety concerns, and use information technology to support clinical decision-making and coordination of care.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to provide high-quality, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate care.
• Work 8- and 10-hour shifts, with rotation, short call requirements as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room experience
• Pediatric experience required
• Orthopedic experience preferred
• EPIC experience preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required
• PALS preferred​​​​​​​

Office/Site Location

Waltham

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Per Diem

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Pay Range

$40.60-$87.44 Hourly