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.
Perks and Benefits
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Operating Room RN role at a Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval-accredited acute care medical center
- Comprehensive surgical environment supported by advanced cardiac, oncology, and high-risk maternity service lines
- 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)
- 24-hour emergency care on campus providing a broad and acute perioperative referral base
- Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care on site, expanding surgical case variety
- Behavioral health specialty services available through the affiliated Leonard Morse Hospital campus in Natick
- Responsibility includes per-shift assessment, planning, and implementation of direct patient care; coordination and integration of care based on the nursing process
- Accountable for supervision of delegated staff and adherence to standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control
- Participation in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergency and disaster situations
- Community health system with roots dating to 1893 — established, stable, and mission-driven
Qualifications
- Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing — required
- Current Massachusetts RN licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of practice — required
- Current CPR certification — required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — preferred
- Demonstrated competency in perioperative nursing practice consistent with OR standards of care
About the Community
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.