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Remote Operating Room Nurse Jobs in Massachusetts

UnitedHealth Group

Clinical Claim Review RN

Boston, MA · Remote

This position is Remote in Massachusetts. You will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you ... Nurse licensure (RN or LPN) with a current, active, and unrestricted license in Massachusetts * 2 ...

Boston Childrens Hospital

$21.47 - $33.55/hr

... of operating room facilities. Communicates with surgeons, secretarial staff, and admissions ... Works with nursing, surgical, and anesthesiology staff to monitor and evaluate scheduling ...

Boston Childrens Hospital

$22.35 - $35.76/hr

... operating room utilization through collaboration with nursing, surgical, and anesthesiology teams while supporting timely, high-quality patient care. Ideal candidate will have extensive surgical ...

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What is a remote operating room nurse?

A Remote Operating Room Nurse is a registered nurse who assists in surgical procedures from a remote location, using telemedicine technology to guide, support, and coordinate care with the surgical team onsite. These nurses provide expertise in surgical protocols, patient monitoring, and documentation, often in situations where specialized nursing support is needed but not physically present. Their role helps extend expert surgical care to underserved or rural areas, ensuring patient safety and adherence to best practices during operations.

How does a remote operating room nurse typically collaborate with onsite surgical teams during procedures?

Remote Operating Room Nurses play a vital role by providing real-time support and guidance to onsite surgical teams via secure video and communication platforms. They assist with instrument tracking, documentation, and can help troubleshoot equipment issues or procedural protocols. Effective collaboration requires strong communication skills, familiarity with hospital systems, and a proactive approach to anticipating surgical team needs. By working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and local OR staff, remote nurses help ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency, despite not being physically present.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote operating room nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Operating Room Nurse, you need a solid background in perioperative nursing, surgical procedures, and a valid RN license with operating room experience. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, remote monitoring systems, and secure communication tools is essential for providing virtual support. Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help nurses coordinate care remotely and support surgical teams effectively. These competencies are vital for ensuring patient safety, seamless collaboration, and successful surgical outcomes in a virtual operating environment.

What is the difference between Remote Operating Room Nurse vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectRemote Operating Room NurseSurgical Technologist
CredentialsRN license, OR nursing certificationCertified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Work EnvironmentHospital OR, remote monitoring setupsHospital OR, surgical centers
Job RolePatient care, assisting during surgeries, monitoring remotelyPreparing OR, passing instruments, assisting surgeons

Remote Operating Room Nurses and Surgical Technologists both work in surgical environments, but the nurse focuses on patient care and monitoring, often remotely, while the technologist prepares the OR and assists during procedures. Both roles require specialized certifications and are integral to surgical teams.

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Infographic showing various Remote Operating Room Nurse job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Licensed Practical-Vocational Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

Veterans Health Administration

Bedford, MA • On-site, Remote

$63K - $98K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Veterans Health Administration rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 1,008 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

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This position is located in the Nursing Service Ambulatory Careat the VA Bedford Healthcare System, in Bedford, MA. The primary purpose of the Outpatient Primary Care Licensed Practical /Licensed Vocational Nurse ( LPN /LVN ) is to provide technically proficient, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse ( RN ) or provider, supporting safe, efficient clinical operations and contributing to high-quality care within the healthcare team.
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The primary purpose of the Outpatient Primary Care Licensed Practical /Licensed Vocational Nurse ( LPN /LVN ) is to provide technically proficient patient-centered nursing care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse ( RN ) or provider supporting safe efficient clinical operations and contributing to high-quality care with in the healthcare team. The GS-06 LPN /LVN demonstrates the knowledge and ability to appropriately carryout patient care based on the patients' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by an RN or provider for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. Nursing practice must be in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia governing licensure.
Major Duties in addition to basic Practical Nurse duties include, but are not limited to:
The Outpatient Primary Care LPN /LVN's practice in the Patient Aligned Care Team ( PACT) focuses on:
  • Demonstrating technical proficiency in initiating, performing, and completing structured/focused health screenings or the equivalent, delivering appropriate nursing interventions, promoting patient safety and ensuring smooth clinic flow.
  • Reinforcing patient education, preventive care, and continuity of services across the care experience.
  • Completing preventive procedures, nursing tasks, chart reviews, panel scrubbing, daily huddles, and visit preparation.
  • Serving as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or nursing assistants (NAs)/health technicians (HTs).
  • Supporting efficient clinic operations by completing screening reminders, rooming patients, assisting providers, managing room turnovers, and conducting pre-visit calls to prepare patients for labs and procedures.
  • Uses knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures.
  • Preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examinations preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure.
  • Performing schedule management by reviewing upcoming appointments, identifying opportunities for alternate care modalities, facilitating consult tracking, and serving as backup for post-discharge calls.
  • Using clinic tools and workflows, participating in PACT meetings and helping maintain continuity, coordination, and quality of care across the team.
  • Actively seeking out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.

Patient Care/Customer Service:
  • Providing technically proficient patient-centered care by confirming the reason for visits, conducting pre-visit outreach, reinforcing instructions, and ensuring Veterans bring needed logs, equipment, and health information.
  • Performing pre-visit planning by reviewing records, obtaining missing documentation, updating changes in conditions or treatments, and preparing clinical data.
  • Supporting an efficient, high-quality appointment with general review by a supervisor, RN s or provider.

Team Support and Teamwork:
  • Actively supports and seeks opportunities to enhance team operations by participating in pre-planning, daily huddles, and team meetings
  • Assisting with patient care activities such as immunizations, injections, procedures, prevention efforts, and serving as a chaperone when appropriate.
  • Collaborating with the PACT to achieve access, continuity, quality, and patient-experience goals.
  • Contributing to panel management through schedule review, identifying appropriate visit modalities, and completing or routing secure messages with only general review.

Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:F08598, F08599, F08600, F08601
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Notifications:
  • This position is covered by a special rate.
  • Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
  • Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.
  • This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

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Conditions of employment
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • English Language Proficiency: Practical Nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
  • Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed. EXCEPTION:
    • Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment.
    • VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted 11/21/83, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted 10/28/86 & for their future personnel actions under this authority. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions.
    • Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. See paragraph 4, section C.
  • License: Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or District of Columbia.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants will need to meet the grade level requirements, and the Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). To meet the grade level requirement the applicants must have the following listed below:
Requirements for GS-3 Grade: None beyond the basic requirements.
Requirements for GS-4 Grade:
  • Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; OR
  • Graduation from an approved school and 1 year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures; OR
  • Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.

Requirements for GS-5 Grade: Possess Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent; AND
Demonstrated the following KSAs:
  1. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Work with RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery. Provide effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and /or prescribed treatment regimes.
  2. Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.
  3. Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, & appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies & procedures. Observation & documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO.
  4. Knowledge & ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO, & assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.
  5. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards & supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
  6. Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO. Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures.

Requirements for GS-6 Grade: Possess completion of at least 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN.; AND
Demonstrated the following KSA's:
  1. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
  2. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse RN or MD/DO for appropriateness & conformity with established policies/procedures.
  3. Ability to observe, identify & respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education. In organizing and delivering care, the LPN/LVN recognizes & considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors.
  4. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) & performs treatments according to established policies/proce

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, serving millions of Veterans each year. Located in Phoenix, AZ, and many other parts of the US, the VHA operates under the Department of Veteran Affairs, as suggested by their official website va.gov. The VHA is dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive care to its veterans. The organization offers a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care, including mental health services, research, and pharmacy benefits.

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