Per Diem Registered Nurse โ Waltham Operating Room | Boston Childrens Hospital
Position Summary 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
Status: Part-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Standard Hours per Week: 1
Pay Range: $40.60-$87.44 Hourly
Office/Site Location: Waltham
Job Posting Category: Nursing
Remote Eligibility: Onsite Only