Nursing
Operating Theatre Nurse career guide
Operating Theatre Nurses work in nursing settings across hospitals, clinics, health systems and HealthTech employers worldwide. Core responsibilities centre on scrub technique, sterile field, instrumentation, with pay typically ranging from $11,000 to $110,000 depending on country, employer type and seniority.
Quick answer
Operating Theatre Nurses earn approximately $11,000–$110,000 per year with high global demand. Entry typically requires rn licence plus perioperative qualification, plus registration with bodies such as NMC, NCSBN.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Group | Nursing |
| Education | RN licence plus perioperative qualification |
| Certifications | Perioperative certificate, BLS |
| Regulators | NMC, NCSBN |
| Salary range (USD) | $11,000 – $110,000 |
| Demand | High |
Core skills
- Scrub technique
- Sterile field
- Instrumentation
- Perioperative care
Career progression
- 1Scrub Nurse
- 2Senior Scrub Nurse
- 3Theatre Coordinator
Specialty
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