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Senior Operating Room Nurse Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Operating Room Nurse

Thornton, CO · On-site

$34.67 - $50.90/hr

... BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Nurse opening.

Operating Room Nurse

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$36.75 - $50/hr

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive HCA Health ... Operating Room Nurse opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified ...

Operating Room Nurse

Denver, CO · On-site

$34.67 - $50.90/hr

... BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive HCA Healthcare Midtown Surgical Center ... our Operating Room Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be ...

Operating Room Nurse

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$36.25 - $49.50/hr

Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of ...

Operating Room Nurse

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$36.25 - $49.50/hr

Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of ...

Operating Room Nurse

Lees Summit, MO · On-site

$36.25 - $49.50/hr

... BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Nurse opening.

Operating Room Nurse

Newbury Park, CA · On-site

$46.77 - $66.49/hr

... BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Operating Room Nurse opening. Our team ...

The Operating Room nurse must set priorities in planning cases, and making clinical decisions. They are a resource for complex decision making and establishing individualized plan of care for the ...

Operating Room Nurse

Hauppauge, NY · On-site

$37.50 - $51.25/hr

The Operating Room nurse must set priorities in planning cases, and making clinical decisions. They are a resource for complex decision making and establishing individualized plan of care for the ...

The Operating Room nurse must set priorities in planning cases, and making clinical decisions. They are a resource for complex decision making and establishing individualized plan of care for the ...

The Operating Room nurse must set priorities in planning cases, and making clinical decisions. They are a resource for complex decision making and establishing individualized plan of care for the ...

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

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior 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 are some common challenges faced by senior operating room nurses, and how can they effectively manage them?

Senior operating room nurses often encounter challenges such as coordinating complex surgical cases, ensuring strict adherence to sterile protocols, and managing communication among multidisciplinary teams. They are responsible for anticipating the needs of surgeons and anesthesiologists, which requires strong organizational skills and quick decision-making. To effectively manage these challenges, experienced nurses prioritize clear communication, continual professional development, and proactive teamwork, which helps maintain patient safety and smooth surgical workflows.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior operating room nurse?

To thrive as a Senior Operating Room Nurse, you need advanced clinical skills in perioperative care, strong knowledge of surgical procedures, and an active RN license—often enhanced by a BSN degree and CNOR certification. Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterile technique, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is essential for this role. Leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure distinguish top performers in the operating room environment. These skills ensure patient safety, efficient surgical workflows, and effective collaboration among surgical teams.

What are the responsibilities of a senior operating room nurse?

A Senior Operating Room Nurse, also known as a perioperative nurse, is responsible for overseeing patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Their duties include preparing the operating room, ensuring all surgical instruments are sterile, assisting surgeons during operations, and monitoring patients' vital signs. They also supervise and mentor junior nursing staff, ensure adherence to safety protocols, and coordinate communication between the surgical team and other departments. Senior Operating Room Nurses play a critical role in ensuring surgeries run smoothly and safely.

What is the difference between Senior Operating Room Nurse vs Operating Room Nurse?

AspectSenior Operating Room NurseOperating Room Nurse
CredentialsRN license, OR certification, experienceRN license, OR certification
Work EnvironmentAdvanced surgical settings, mentoring rolesStandard surgical settings, assisting surgeries
ResponsibilitiesSupervising staff, complex procedures, trainingAssisting during surgeries, preparing OR

The main difference is that a Senior Operating Room Nurse has more experience, leadership duties, and often mentors junior staff, while an Operating Room Nurse focuses on assisting during surgeries and preparing the OR. Both roles require RN licensure and OR certification, but the senior role involves additional responsibilities and expertise.

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Infographic showing various Senior 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

MD Now

Thornton, CO • On-site

$34.67 - $50.90/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Operating Room Nurse

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.67 - $50.90 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

$20,000 Sign-on bonus for experienced OR RN candidates

*Sign-on bonus not eligible for internal candidates

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Muscular-Skeletal Ambulatory Surgery Center, you'll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

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 surgeon's 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
  • CNOR certification preferred
Benefits

Muscular-Skeletal Ambulatory Surgery 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.

Musculoskeletal Surgery Center located in Thornton, Colorado. We have a long and distinguished reputation as a provider of ambulatory surgical care since 2001. We offer the newest technology in our two operating rooms and two procedure rooms. The center performs around 220 cases a month. Our specialties include orthopedics, ortho-spine, general surgery, cosmetic, ent, podiatry, pain management, and dental. We are part of HCA Healthcare and proud to be the first recipient of HCA's "Close the Loop" award for Clinical Quality Improvement. Our center is located near I-25 and the North Suburban Medical Center campus.

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 the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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.