A Day in the Life of an Operating Room nurse (Video)

October 14, 2016

At Baystate Health, our nurses' mission is to treat the most critical and urgent cases in western Massachusetts. Our operating room (OR) nurses work with surgeons who are performing progressive procedures in state of the art ORs, using state of the art equipment.

When you are part of Baystate Health, you can expect a vibrant work environment in which you can learn, grow and reach your full potential, on a team that values your expertise and strengths.

To experience a day in the life of our operating room nurses, watch this inspirational video and see why we love where we work.

Interested in a career at Baystate Health? Find out how you can join the team. Visit our careers page for more information.

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