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

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend operating room nurse in Boston, MA is $49.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.89 and $53.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend operating room nurse?

Weekend Operating Room Nurses are registered nurses who specialize in providing patient care in the operating room during weekends. They are responsible for assisting surgeons, preparing the operating room, monitoring patients before, during, and after surgical procedures, and ensuring a sterile environment. These nurses work non-traditional hours, often covering shifts on Saturdays and Sundays to support hospitals that offer 24/7 surgical services. Weekend OR nurses must have strong clinical skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a thorough understanding of surgical procedures and protocols.

What are some unique challenges of working as a weekend operating room nurse compared to a weekday OR nurse?

Weekend Operating Room Nurses often handle cases with limited support staff and may need to adapt quickly to unexpected emergencies, as weekend surgeries are typically urgent or emergent rather than elective. This role requires strong collaboration skills, as nurses frequently coordinate closely with on-call surgeons, anesthesiologists, and a smaller perioperative team. Flexibility and the ability to work independently are important, as resources and immediate assistance may be more limited than during weekdays. However, many nurses find the weekend shifts offer a different pace and unique opportunities for professional growth.

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

To thrive as a Weekend Operating Room Nurse, you need solid clinical skills in perioperative nursing, surgical procedures, and patient assessment, usually supported by an active RN license and operating room experience. Familiarity with surgical instruments, anesthesia monitoring systems, and electronic health records (EHRs) is essential, and certifications such as CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) are often preferred. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are crucial soft skills, especially during high-stress surgical cases. These abilities ensure patient safety, efficient surgical workflow, and effective collaboration with surgical teams during critical weekend shifts.

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

AspectWeekend Operating Room NurseWeekend Surgical Technologist
CredentialsRN license, OR nursing certificationCertified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, clinicsOperating rooms, surgical centers
Job RolePatient care, assisting during surgeries, monitoring vital signsPreparing operating rooms, passing instruments, maintaining sterile environment

Weekend Operating Room Nurses and Weekend Surgical Technologists both work in surgical settings, but nurses focus on patient care and monitoring, while technologists handle instrument preparation and sterile procedures. Both roles require specific certifications and are essential for smooth surgical operations during weekend shifts.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Operating Room Nurse job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% As Needed, and 89% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $102,745 per year, or $49.4 per hour.

BIDMC Operating Room Nurse

Boston, MA • On-site


Beth Israel Lahey Health
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

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$38 - $98.19/hr

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Job description

Operating Room Nurse (RN) - Perioperative Services - Surgical Nurse

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Job Description:

Operating Room Nurse (RN) - Perioperative Services - Surgical Nurse

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus | Experienced OR Nurses Join our surgical team and receive a $15,000 bonus! We are looking for skilled OR RNs ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is seeking dedicated and skilled Operating Room Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our nationally recognized Perioperative Services team. We offer challenging and rewarding roles across a variety of surgical specialties in both full-time and part-time positions. (24, 32, 36 or 40 hour per week)

As a Level One Trauma and Magnet-designated hospital, we provide an environment of nursing excellence, competitive salaries, and flexible scheduling to support your success and help you discover new possibilities.

Qualifications:

Required

  • Active RN licensure in Massachusetts
  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing
  • Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience as an Operating Room RN
  • Completed Periop 101 program
  • American Heart Association BLS

Preferred

  • BSN
  • 2 years OR experience

The Role & Your Environment

You will be part of a dynamic, highly specialized team covering diverse surgical cases across our campuses in Boston.

Our department has an explicit mission to provide advanced surgical care of the very highest quality to those in need, improve health through innovation and discovery, and prepare future leaders in American surgery.

Shifts & Scheduling

  • Staff work 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts
  • Requires participation in an on-call rotation covering off-shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Our Operating Rooms & Specialties

Nearly 30,000 operative procedures are conducted at BIDMC every year – Fully impatient Campus

  • BIDMC is ranked #1 in the U.S. for Heart Transplant
  • BIDMC is ranked #3 in the U.S. for Liver
  • BIDMC is ranked #1 in New England for Pancreas and Kidney–Pancreas
  • Living Liver/Kidney Donor program
  • In February 2025, we became the first in the region to perform robot-assisted living donor liver transplantation
  • Only Donor Care Center in northeast region
  • 7 general surgery robots, 3 DV5, 2 Single Port, 2 XI
  • Dana Farber collaboration which will on board 70+ new surgeons

Operating Room West

Inpatient Level I Trauma Surgery

Bariatric, Neurosurgery, ENT, Orthopedic Trauma, Spine, Major Plastic Reconstruction, Robotic Surgery, and Kidney & Liver Transplants.

Operating Room East

High-volume general and specialized surgery (40-60 cases/day) OB/GYN, Colorectal, Plastics, Ortho-sports, General, ENT, Eyes, Cysto, General Urology, Robotics, Interventional Pulmonology, and Podiatry.

Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVI OR)

State-of-the-art facilities, including two endovascular suites and a cardiac hybrid room.

Each day our team staffs 4 cardiac surgery rooms are covered along with 3 vascular/endovascular rooms and 2-3 thoracic rooms

Cardiac, Endovascular/Vascular, Thoracic, and Interventional Pulmonology.

Benefits & Compensation:

We are committed to our employees' professional and personal well-being, offering a supportive and engaged leadership team, a competitive salary, and a robust benefits package.

Financial & Health:

  • Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefit Package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, etc.
  • Retirement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Subsidized MBTA Pass for easy commuting
  • Employee Incentives

Our Talent Acquisition team will provide a detailed overview of your potential compensation and benefits package upon application.

Pay Range:

$38.00 - $98.19

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


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