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Operating Room Nurse

Suwanee, GA · On-site

$40 - $46/hr

The Operating Room Nurse plays a vital role in providing specialized care to surgical patients within a small, dedicated team environment. This position ensures high standards of patient safety and ...

Operating Room Nurse

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

$38 - $51.75/hr

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Operating Room Nurse with New England Center for Orthopaedic Surgery you can be a part of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer 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.

How to get operating room experience as a volunteer operating room nurse?

To gain operating room experience as a volunteer operating room nurse, you should pursue relevant healthcare training such as nursing or surgical technology programs, obtain basic certifications like CPR and ACLS, and seek volunteer opportunities in hospitals or clinics that allow non-employee nurses to assist in perioperative care. Gaining hands-on experience in sterile techniques, patient monitoring, and teamwork is essential for developing skills in the operating room environment.

What volunteer work can I do as a volunteer operating room nurse?

As a volunteer operating room nurse, you can assist in surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, sterilizing equipment, and supporting surgical teams. This role often requires relevant nursing certification and adherence to strict infection control protocols, providing valuable experience in a clinical environment.

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

AspectVolunteer Operating Room NurseSurgical Technologist
CredentialsRN license, CPR certificationPost-secondary certificate or associate degree, CPR certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, surgical centers, often in volunteer or nonprofit settingsHospitals, surgical centers, assisting in surgeries
Employer & IndustryNonprofit organizations, hospitals, volunteer programsHospitals, outpatient surgical facilities
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding volunteer roles in surgeryTechnical surgical assisting roles

Volunteer Operating Room Nurses and Surgical Technologists both work in surgical environments, but the nurse typically holds an RN license and may provide patient care, while the technologist assists during surgery with technical tasks. The volunteer nurse often works in nonprofit or volunteer settings, whereas technologists are employed in hospitals and clinics. Both roles are essential in surgical teams but differ in credentials and scope of practice.

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$48 - $58/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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United Surgical Partners International rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Metropolitan Surgery Center is hiring a part time Operating Room Nurse!

Welcome to Metropolitan Surgery Center

At Metropolitan Surgery Center, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Operating Room Nurse (OR RN) at Metropolitan Surgery Center
The Operating Room Nurse provides nursing care and service during surgery cases. The Operating Room Nurse will be responsible for positioning the patient, prepping the patient, and circulating the case. Experienced in surgical procedures in the following specialties: ENT, Orthopedic, Pain, Podiatry, and Urology

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
  • Active RN license in the state
  • BLS, ACLS, or PALS as required by the center
  • 1 year experience working as a Circulator
  • Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment

Pay Range: $48.00/hr - $58.00/hr (Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.)

Benefits

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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