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Johnston Willis Hospital

Operating Room Nurse

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$35.25 - $48/hr

Operating Room Nurse Strong staffing support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to ...

Mission Hospital

Operating Room Nurse

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$34.25 - $46.75/hr

As a Operating Room Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal ...

Johnston Willis Hospital

Operating Room Nurse

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$34.75 - $47.25/hr

Operating Room Nurse As the nation's largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we're honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which ...

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Grand Strand Health

PRN Operating Room Nurse

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$34.50 - $47/hr

PRN Operating Room Nurse Do you have the career opportunities as a PRN Operating Room Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkside Surgery which ...

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How much do evening operating room nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for evening operating room nurse in the United States is $45.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.82 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an evening operating room nurse?

An Evening Operating Room Nurse is a registered nurse who works in the operating room during evening shifts, providing perioperative care to surgical patients. Their responsibilities include preparing the OR, assisting surgeons during procedures, monitoring patients, and ensuring a sterile environment. They collaborate with surgical teams and anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety and smooth operations. This role typically requires critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work in high-pressure situations. Evening shifts often offer flexibility and may involve emergency or scheduled surgeries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the evening operating room nurse position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Evening Operating Room Nurse, you need a solid background in perioperative nursing, sterile technique, and direct patient care, supported by an active RN license and often a BSN. Familiarity with surgical instruments, anesthesia protocols, and charting in electronic health record (EHR) systems is typically required, along with certifications like BLS and ACLS. Exceptional communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills stand out in the collaborative and fast-paced surgical environment. These abilities are crucial for ensuring patient safety, effective surgical support, and smooth transitions throughout evening shifts when resources may be limited.

What are the typical responsibilities and work environment for an evening operating room nurse?

As an Evening Operating Room Nurse, you are responsible for preparing surgical suites, assisting surgeons during procedures, monitoring patients’ vital signs, and ensuring all instruments and supplies are sterile and available. You typically work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists, often handling emergency or urgent cases that arise after regular daytime hours. The environment can be fast-paced and requires the ability to manage sudden changes or high-stress situations calmly. Evening shifts may involve more focus on immediate post-operative care and sometimes require cross-coverage in related perioperative units, offering opportunities to broaden your clinical experience and teamwork skills.

Do evening operating room nurses work night shifts?

Evening operating room nurses typically work shifts that start in the late afternoon or early evening and may extend into the night, depending on the hospital's schedule. They often cover evening and some overnight hours to ensure 24-hour surgical coverage, requiring flexibility and adherence to hospital policies.

Where do evening operating room nurses make the most money?

Evening operating room nurses tend to earn higher salaries in regions with a higher cost of living and greater demand for healthcare professionals, such as metropolitan areas or states with competitive healthcare markets. Factors like experience, certifications, and hospital type also influence earning potential, with specialized skills often commanding higher pay during evening shifts.
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Infographic showing various Evening Operating Room Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,573 per year, or $45.5 per hour.

Operating Room Nurse

Bailey Square Surgical Center

Round Rock, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

As a Operating Room Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking an Operating Room Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will be an amazing addition to our team by contributing your expertise in the circulating or scrub role. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care until your patient is transferred from your care to recovery.

What you will do in this role:

  • Oversee the instrument and equipment set-up for your OR, including utilization of preference cards and ability to anticipate your surgeons needs
  • Coordinate and oversee your room during a case as the circulator
  • You will facilitate effective and efficient transition between surgical procedures
  • Utilize appropriate body mechanics in moving your patients to stretchers and OR tables to prevent injury
  • Manage your patients care and medication, including assistance with anesthesia
  • Consistently review your charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure

Qualifications you will need:

  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
  • Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure
  • Valid BCLS Certification upon employment ***online certification not acceptable
  • ACLS as required by facility
  • PALS is preferred, but may be required at some facilities
  • CNOR certification preferred
Benefits

Bailey Square Surgical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Bailey Square Surgery Center is the states’ first freestanding ambulatory surgery center. BaileySquare Surgery Center was founded in 1973. We have led the way in developing a safe, high-qualitysubstitute to in-patient hospitalization. The center has eleven operating rooms. Weprovide ENT, GYN, Ophthalmology,Dental, Orthopedic, Plastics, Colorectal, Endoscopy, and Podiatry services. Ourparent company is HCA Healthcare. We provide excellent care daily to every patient with a spirit of warmth, friendliness andpersonal pride.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Operating Room Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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