<p>Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts is recruiting an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join its robust surgical program at a full-service, state-of-the-art acute care facility. The OR at Saint Vincent is distinguished by advanced robotic and radiosurgical technology — including da Vinci robotic surgery and CyberKnife — supporting a high-acuity, high-volume surgical environment in the heart of central Massachusetts. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 makes this an immediately compelling opportunity for OR nurses ready to work at the forefront of surgical care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on eligibility</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>BSN or MSN preferred — academic advancement supported within a large health system infrastructure</li> <li>Access to career development resources, tools, and professional growth pathways within a nationally scaled health system</li> <li>CPR certification maintained and supported</li> <li>Employment subject to background check and pre-employment health screening including drug screen</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Operating room setting within a comprehensive, state-of-the-art surgical facility at a full-service acute care hospital</li> <li>Da Vinci robotic surgery platform in active clinical use across surgical service lines</li> <li>CyberKnife radiosurgery technology on-site, reflecting the facility's investment in advanced procedural capability</li> <li>Advanced heart and vascular surgery service line with dedicated surgical support</li> <li>Comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation surgical program</li> <li>Women and infants surgical and procedural services integrated into the facility's scope</li> <li>Direct clinical patient care role: per-shift responsibility for assessment, planning, and implementation of care for assigned surgical patients</li> <li>Supervisory accountability for delegated care staff at the unit level</li> <li>Accountable to the CNO for quality, safety, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management</li> <li>Role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing within the OR team</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing required</li> <li>Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing preferred</li> <li>Active Massachusetts RN license required (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>All applicable federal, state, and local vaccination requirements must be met prior to start date; religious or medical exemptions subject to regular testing protocols</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Worcester is Massachusetts's second-largest city, offering an urban lifestyle with a significantly lower cost of living than Boston — located just 45 miles to the east via direct highway and commuter rail access. The city is home to multiple colleges and universities, a thriving restaurant and arts scene, and easy access to the outdoor recreation of central New England, including hiking, skiing, and lake country. Worcester's diverse, tight-knit community and strong public and private school options make it an attractive destination for clinicians seeking a dynamic city environment without the cost or pace of a major metro.</p>