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How much do operating room nursing assistant jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average weekly pay for operating room nursing assistant in the United States is $2,177.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,663.46 and $2,442.31 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Operating Room Nursing Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operating Room Nursing Assistant, you need a solid background in basic patient care, knowledge of surgical procedures, and completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) program or similar healthcare training. Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterilization techniques, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies are vital to ensure patient safety, maintain a sterile environment, and support surgical teams efficiently during procedures.

What are some common challenges Operating Room Nursing Assistants face, and how can they be managed?

Operating Room Nursing Assistants often encounter fast-paced and high-pressure situations, particularly during emergency surgeries or when supporting multiple procedures in a day. Balancing the need for precision in preparing surgical instruments and maintaining a sterile environment can be demanding. Effective communication with surgeons, nurses, and other team members is essential to anticipate needs and ensure patient safety. Time management and staying organized are key skills that help manage these challenges and contribute to a smooth workflow in the operating room.

What is the difference between Operating Room Nursing Assistant vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectOperating Room Nursing AssistantSurgical Technologist
CredentialsHigh school diploma, CPR certificationPost-secondary certificate or associate degree, CPR certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, assisting nurses and surgeonsOperating rooms, assisting surgeons and nurses during procedures
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, outpatient surgical centers

While both roles support surgical teams, Operating Room Nursing Assistants primarily assist nurses and surgeons with patient care and basic tasks, whereas Surgical Technologists focus on preparing surgical instruments and assisting during procedures. Both roles require certifications and work in similar healthcare environments, but their specific responsibilities differ.

What are Operating Room Nursing Assistants?

Operating Room Nursing Assistants, also known as OR nursing assistants or surgical nursing assistants, are healthcare professionals who support nurses and surgeons in the operating room. Their duties include preparing the operating room, transporting patients, maintaining a sterile environment, and assisting with surgical equipment. They play a vital role in ensuring that surgeries run smoothly and safely by handling essential tasks before, during, and after procedures. These assistants must have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of surgical protocols.
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Infographic showing various Operating Room Nursing Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,214 per year, or $54.4 per hour.
Nursing Assistant 2, Operating Room

Nursing Assistant 2, Operating Room

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

New York, NY • On-site

$4.0K/wk

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Nursing Assistant 2, Operating Room
Job No: 496013
Department: OPERATING ROOM
Local Title: Nursing Assistant 2, Operating Room
Budget Title: Nursing Assistant 2
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Categories: Clinical, Patient Care, Nursing Support
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
Bargaining Unit:
CSEA
Job Summary:
The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Nursing Assistant 2, Operating Room.
Nursing Assistants provide care to individuals in hospitals and long-term care facilities operated by New York State. Care ranges from attending to patients' personal hygiene needs, to performing a limited number of simple treatments and therapies under direction of licensed clinical staff. Incumbents provide direct hands-on care to individuals by assisting with bathing, dressing, perineal care, mobility, eating, and other daily living activities.
Illustrative Duties
  • Under direction of higher-level treatment staff, the Nursing Assistant 2 performs duties similar to those of a Nursing Assistant 1, but with greater proficiency. Positions may assist with training new staff in assigned treatment areas.
  • Changes simple dressings as directed, gives enemas, douches, and irrigations as directed.
  • Applies abdominal "T" binders, hot water bottles, aqua "K" pads, ice bags, and coolers, and hot and cold compresses to patients as directed.
  • Assists patients in collecting urine and stool specimens.
  • Observes and records patients' quantitative food and fluid intake and waste output.
  • Takes temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration rate.
  • Gives therapeutic baths such as sitz and fever sponge baths.
  • Measures and records height and weight.
  • Inspects functioning oxygen therapy equipment including tents, masks, and cannulae to ensure appropriate functioning.
  • Recognizes and reports abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions to clinical staff.
  • Applies splints, braces, slings and other self-help devices.
  • Operates a variety of specialized patient monitoring and treatment devices.
  • Attends to patients' hygiene and daily living needs in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to patient comfort and treatment. Examples include bathing and dressing patients, brushing teeth, and trimming nails.
  • Collects and carries patients' laundry and dry cleaning and delivers objects to appropriate locations in the health care facility.
  • Receives patients' belongings and transports objects to safe storage, keeping appropriate records. • Feeds patients requiring assistance.
  • As directed by clinical staff, moves, positions, lifts and transports patients using a variety of lifts and other aids in order to make patients comfortable, prepare patients for treatment, deliver patients to treatment areas, and to prevent contractures.
  • Brings bedpans and urinals to patients requiring assistance and attends to incontinent patients.
  • Talks and listens to patients and responds by encouraging patients to cooperate and participate in treatment activities.
  • May transport patients and supplies on occasion.
  • May perform a variety of limited housekeeping and cleaning duties related to direct patient care in order to ensure that treatment and patient areas are clean, sanitary, orderly, and properly supplied.

Required Qualifications:
  • Non-Competitive: 1-year of satisfactory full-time experience in the provision of simple treatment and other patient care services under professional supervision.
    • Possession of current certification as a New York State Certified Nursing Assistant may substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
  • It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday; 11:00am to 8:00pm (Full-Time)
Salary Grade/Rank:
SG-8
Salary Range:
As per civil service guidelines
  • Hiring Rate: $40,391 Base Salary plus $4,000 Location Pay plus $4,000 Geographic Differential

Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu
Advertised: October 02, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
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