<p>MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, Massachusetts is recruiting an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join its perioperative team at a Joint Commission Gold Seal-accredited, full-service acute care campus. The facility encompasses Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, offering a broad surgical caseload supported by advanced cardiac, oncology, and maternity service lines. With up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and a robust benefits package, this is a strong opportunity for an OR RN seeking clinical depth and career growth in a nationally recognized health system.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Operating Room RN role at a Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval-accredited acute care medical center</li> <li>Comprehensive surgical environment supported by advanced cardiac, oncology, and high-risk maternity service lines</li> <li>Cardiac program recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked in the top 5% nationally for coronary interventional procedures (2023)</li> <li>24-hour emergency care on campus providing a broad and acute perioperative referral base</li> <li>Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care on site, expanding surgical case variety</li> <li>Behavioral health specialty services available through the affiliated Leonard Morse Hospital campus in Natick</li> <li>Responsibility includes per-shift assessment, planning, and implementation of direct patient care; coordination and integration of care based on the nursing process</li> <li>Accountable for supervision of delegated staff and adherence to standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control</li> <li>Participation in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergency and disaster situations</li> <li>Community health system with roots dating to 1893 — established, stable, and mission-driven</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing — required</li> <li>Current Massachusetts RN licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of practice — required</li> <li>Current CPR certification — required</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in perioperative nursing practice consistent with OR standards of care</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Framingham is a vibrant, diverse city located approximately 20 miles west of Boston along the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering easy access to world-class urban amenities while maintaining a strong suburban quality of life. The MetroWest region is known for excellent public and private schools, abundant recreational opportunities including the Sudbury River corridor and Callahan State Park, and a cost of living that is more accessible than Boston proper. Clinicians relocating here benefit from proximity to one of the nation's premier medical and academic ecosystems while enjoying a genuine community feel.</p>