Surgical

Operating Room (OR)

Perioperative care — scrub, circulate, PACU handoffs, and sterile discipline in a fast-paced environment.

What to rate

On-call requirements, shift length, and whether you're in one service line or pooled across specialties.

OR pay is often higher base; compare call pay, weekend coverage, and certification bonuses (CNOR).

Scheduling fairness, lunch breaks, and surgeon behavior standards affect retention more than almost any other factor.

Needlestick protocols, radiation safety, and proper staffing for turnovers protect staff and patients.

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Area	Ask yourself
Staffing	On-call requirements, shift length, and whether you're in one service line or pooled across specialties.
Pay	OR pay is often higher base; compare call pay, weekend coverage, and certification bonuses (CNOR).
Management	Scheduling fairness, lunch breaks, and surgeon behavior standards affect retention more than almost any other factor.
Safety	Needlestick protocols, radiation safety, and proper staffing for turnovers protect staff and patients.
Overall fit	Would you recommend OR at this hospital to a nurse with similar experience?
Next step	Find your hospital, rate staffing / pay / management / safety, and add a short note if something stood out.