RN - Operating Room
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: July 11, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: 32 hours one week
(2-10's, 1-12) and 40 hours the next (4-10 Category: Registered
Nurse Department: OR Cambridge Job Type: Full time Work Shift:
32/40 Hours/Week: 36.00 Union Name: MNA Cambridge $10k Sign-On
Bonus (pro-rated for part time employees) for newly hired
experienced RNs with 2 years of experience in the specialty hired
for. Job Details CHA Perioperative Services consists of
Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastics,
Podiatry, Vascular and Endoscopy and many other services. Cambridge
Health Alliance's experienced Surgery team has performed thousands
of procedures at some of Boston's finest teaching hospitals. Today,
we have recruited highly-regarded surgeons and are able to provide
state-of-the-art care in our operating rooms. The department has
grown significantly adding skilled surgeons who bring specialized
care to our communities. Our most recent initiatives includes a
minimally invasive surgery program, hepatobiliary and pancreatic
program, and multidisciplinary breast center. All of our Surgeons
handle routine cases as well as more complex procedures. Whenever
possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to reduce the
discomfort and recovery time of surgery. Many procedures can now be
done on an outpatient basis with patients going home the same day.
These procedures including Endoscopy are performed at Cambridge and
Everett hospital and outpatient Endoscopy is performed at our
Somerville Campus. Job Duties/Responsibilities: The main purpose of
the Operating Room Nurse is to provide quality patient care
according to Cambridge Health Alliance and the Association of
perioperative Registered Nurses standards of nursing practice. The
role of the operating room nurse is to assess, plan, implement,
evaluate and document patient care in a professional manner. The
Operating Room nurse will demonstrate the ability to provide care
in the perioperative setting to include both the functions of the
scrub and circulator. The Operating Room nurse knows and
understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of
nursing service. Clinical nursing leadership at Cambridge Health
Alliance is manifested by personal commitment, accountability, and
initiative in clinical practice. Patients are our priority. It is
the clinical nurse who assists patients to reach their health care
goals. RN graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Qualifications/Experience: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
Current Massachusetts RN License in good standing American Heart
Association/American Red Cross BLS certification required
Successful completion of Periop 101 during CHA orientation CNOR
preferred 1 year current Operating Room (OR) nursing experience;
circulating and scrub roles is required On call obligations
required for nights, weekends and holidays Newly hired experienced
RNs interested in committing to a minimum of two years of
employment at Cambridge Health Alliance, may be eligible to receive
a retention bonus of $10,000. Part-time employees may be eligible
for a prorated retention bonus. Please speak with your HR Advisor
for details. KEY WORDS: OR Nurse, OR RN, Operating Room Nurse,
Operating Room RN, PeriOp Nurse, PeriOp RN In keeping with federal,
state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy
forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone
based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status,
national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran
status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We
are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of
discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment
opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the
recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or
any other condition of employment or career development.
Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs,
or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA,
encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
rewarding careers at CHA. Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a
strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is
built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every
time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable
asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and
professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic
plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health
and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart,
committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our
vision of better health and equity a reality. At CHA, you can
believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a
difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
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