Tufts Medicine

Registered Nurse- Operating Room

Lowell General Hospital Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced RN for the Main Campus Operating Room. We offer a full spectrum of surgical services using state-of-the-art technology and minimally invasive approaches. We perform Bariatric, ENT, General, Gynecology, Neurology, Ophthalmic, Oral Surgery, Orthopedics, Plastics, Podiatry, Robotics, Thoracic, Trauma, Urology and Vascular surgeries. 

Lowell General Hospital is an outstanding place to work and offers amazing advancement opportunities for our staff.  We have competitive salaries & benefits, shared governance, tuition reimbursement, clinical mobility tracks and free on-campus parking. Staff are encouraged to participate in our unit-based council or one of the many council opportunities.

Unit Summary:

Our Main Operating Room is staffed 24/7 to accommodate surgery at any time. The OR suite is made up of thirteen surgical rooms including a dedicated pediatric room and orthopedic suites. The recovery area has twelve bays and a specialized peri-operative nursing team to provide close monitoring of patients during the recovery process.

Hours: 36- Evening Shift


Qualifications:  

  • A minimum of 2 years operating room experience

  • Current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing are required 

  • BSN is strongly preferred 

  • Associate’s degree in nursing may be considered. Must enroll in BSN within year

  • BLS required 

  • Circulating and scrubbing experience

  • CNOR preferred

  • Call is required with self-scheduling

What We Offer: 

  • Clinical Advancement Program which provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards 

  • Competitive salaries & benefits

  • Paid certification and educational opportunities, including BLS, ACLS, CPI, ECCO CCRN review courses.

  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match

  • Shared governance, where nurses are encouraged to participate in unit-based councils or one of the many other council opportunities 

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Clinical mobility tracks

  • Free on-campus parking

Magnet Designation: 
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care with our 3rd designation achieved in August 2020. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations that are dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only 2% of hospitals have attained a 3rd Magnet designation.  

About Lowell General:

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

 

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

 

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