Q: What certifications are commonly held by operating room nurses?

Operating room nurses may hold Basic Life Support ( BLS ), Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ) or Certified Perioperative Nurse ( CNOR ), among others.

Question 1

How much do staff OR Nurse jobs pay?

Accepted Answer

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, May 14th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Operating Room Nurse is $35 per hour, but can pay up to $100 per hour.

Question 2

What hospitals currently have the most OR Nurse job opportunities?

Accepted Answer

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most OR Nurse jobs are Medical City Dallas Hospital (28 jobs), University of Colorado Hospital (27 jobs), and UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC (23 jobs).

Question 3

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Thursday, May 14th 2026, Vivian has 362 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $55 per hour on average, and up to $97 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 4

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Thursday, May 14th 2026, Vivian has 7,295 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,319 per hour on average, and up to $3,880 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 5

Where can I learn more about working as a OR Nurse?

Accepted Answer

Take a look at Vivian's OR Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Question 6

What is an Operating Room Nurse?

Accepted Answer

Many operating room nurses work in hospital surgical departments, but they also work in outpatient surgery centers. Besides general surgery, operating room nurses may also choose subspecialties within the field, such as cardiovascular surgery or neurosurgery.

Operating room nurses, also called surgical nurses or perioperative nurses, are RNs who specialize in the operating room. Perioperative nurses help plan, administer, and evaluate the treatment of patients scheduled for various surgical procedures. They work closely with patients and their family members, as well as the surgical staff and other health care professionals.

Operating Room nursing at a glance

Scope of practice:

Care for patients before, during, and after surgery
Address patient and family member concerns
Monitor patients’ vital signs and report adverse changes
Gather necessary surgical equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure
Ensure operating room sterility and optimal patient care
May work as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse, or RN First Assistant

Question 7

What certifications are commonly held by operating room nurses?

Accepted Answer

Operating room nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), among others.

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