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Volunteer Operating Room Nurse Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Operating Room Nurse

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$34.25 - $46.75/hr

As a Operating Room Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal ...

Operating Room Nurse

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$34.75 - $47.25/hr

Operating Room Nurse As the nation's largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we're honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which ...

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PRN Operating Room Nurse

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$34.50 - $47/hr

PRN Operating Room Nurse Do you have the career opportunities as a PRN Operating Room Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkside Surgery which ...

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Operating Room Nurse

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$35.25 - $48/hr

Operating Room Nurse As the nation's largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we're honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which ...

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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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What are the most commonly searched types of Operating Room Nurse jobs? The most popular types of Operating Room Nurse jobs are:
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Job description

Operating Room Nurse

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Silicon Valley 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

Silicon Valley 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

Silicon Valley Surgery Center is located southwest of San Jose, California. Our center is in the northeast corner of Highway 85 and Highway 17 interchange. Our AAAHC accredited center performs over 600 cases a month. Services in colon/rectal, general surgery, gastroenterology, GYN, orthopedic, ENT, podiatry, plastics and reconstructive procedures are provided. As a member of the HCA Healthcare Ambulatory Surgery Division, we follow our mission. Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

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.

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcaret

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Nurse opening.


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