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Lowell, Massachusetts

Registered Nurse, RN - Educator, Operating Room

Registered Nurse Above average in Registered Nurse rolesNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$92k-$117k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Job Overview

The RN Educator promotes excellence and innovation in nursing care, contributes to the growth and development of nursing staff through education activities, and facilitates the application of nursing theory to clinical practice consistent with all regulatory agencies.

  • Location: Operating Room - Main Campus
  • Hours: 40 Hours (Full Time)
  • Shift Days

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.

2. 3 Years of RN Experience.

3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or another related field.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or another related field.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Conducts a comprehensive evaluation of all educational activities and utilizes this data for future programming.

  • Collaborates with leadership and staff to develop and evaluate educational programs.
  • Develops content and strategies to meet learning needs.
  • Coordinates orientation of nursing staff to the organization/unit.
  • Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of their career.

Delivers competence-based programs for nursing staff with a focus upon improvement of skills and retention of knowledge.

Evaluates the effectiveness of educational programming.

Evaluates and makes recommendations about Performance Improvement issues relevant to areas of nursing practice and patient care.

  • Encourages and promotes collaboration between staff members and hospital departments.
  • Acts as a role model for clinical excellence and promotion of professional practice.
  • Assists in clinical problem-solving and the development of critical thinking skills.
  • Maintains a current level of clinical expertise.
  • Collaborates with leadership to recommend educational strategies for the implementation clinical standards.
  • Consults with staff regarding individual learning needs.
  • Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes.
  • Leads committees and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Skills & Abilities

1. Demonstrates advanced capabilities in the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems.

2. Ability to be organized and systematic.

3. Ability to prioritize and simultaneously work on multiple tasks and projects.

4. Basic Microsoft Office computer skills.

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 four-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.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.

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.

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.

Pay Range

$91,879.42 - $117,150.49

based on full-time equivalent

Key Responsibilities

The RN Educator promotes excellence in nursing care by developing and evaluating educational programs for staff within the Operating Room. They facilitate clinical problem-solving, lead educational committees, and act as a role model for professional practice and clinical standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Massachusetts RN license, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and have at least 3 years of RN experience. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing educationOperating room nursingStaff developmentCurriculum developmentRegulatory compliance

Perioperative Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 44 active Perioperative Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 59% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Registered Nurse roles

  • No nights

Living in Lowell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,308/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.