University Hospitals
Job Description - New Grad OR - Cleveland - Outpatient OR (25000BI0)
Do you have the unique "calling" to become an OR Nurse? The Perioperative Nursing Program may be the right choice for you!
This 15 week full-time paid program, is designed to teach RNs the scrub and circulating role in the Operating Room with the expectation of a long-standing career in an OR setting. The Perioperative Program provides classroom lecture, skill development during mock surgeries and precepted clinical experiences that are integrated to facilitate your success. Following successful program completion, orientation and training continues as you gain knowledge and skills in other clinical OR specialties.
We are currently accepting applications from RN students graduating in
December 2025 or earlier . Candidates with a graduation date after December 2025 will be considered for future positions once eligible.
As a candidate hired into this role will be required to start on one of the following perioperative orientation days and be available for the entire 15 week program:
Monday, January 12 th 2026
Monday, March 9 th 2026
Cleveland Medical Center – Adult out-patient OR
Monday - Friday
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic
General
Plastic
Oral
Urology
Vascular
Robotic surgery
Why choose UH as a New Grad RN?
Nurse focused
Supportive & education focused culture
Magnet Recognized
Nurse Residency Program to assist in Transition To Practice
Free parking for full-time caregivers
Competitive wages
Additional hourly rates for Cleveland Medical Center up to $5.25 per hour
Up to $15,000 Loan Repayment Program for current educational loans
Tuition Assistance for future educational loans
Position Requirements Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Dimensions are:
Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes
Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.
Education Requirements
Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program
License & Certification Requirements
An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered for this position. If selected to move forward, employment offers may be made contingent on candidate successfully obtaining RN license within time frame discussed at the time of offer acceptance.
Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
Note Education and degree verification will be required upon receiving a job offer.
Preferred Qualifications
BSN preferred
Preference is strongly given to candidates with previous experience in an OR practicum, internship, or unlicensed patient care support role.
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Do you have the unique "calling" to become an OR Nurse? The Perioperative Nursing Program may be the right choice for you!
This 15 week full-time paid program, is designed to teach RNs the scrub and circulating role in the Operating Room with the expectation of a long-standing career in an OR setting. The Perioperative Program provides classroom lecture, skill development during mock surgeries and precepted clinical experiences that are integrated to facilitate your success. Following successful program completion, orientation and training continues as you gain knowledge and skills in other clinical OR specialties.
We are currently accepting applications from RN students graduating in
December 2025 or earlier . Candidates with a graduation date after December 2025 will be considered for future positions once eligible.
As a candidate hired into this role will be required to start on one of the following perioperative orientation days and be available for the entire 15 week program:
Monday, January 12 th 2026
Monday, March 9 th 2026
Cleveland Medical Center – Adult out-patient OR
Monday - Friday
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic
General
Plastic
Oral
Urology
Vascular
Robotic surgery
Why choose UH as a New Grad RN?
Nurse focused
Supportive & education focused culture
Magnet Recognized
Nurse Residency Program to assist in Transition To Practice
Free parking for full-time caregivers
Competitive wages
Additional hourly rates for Cleveland Medical Center up to $5.25 per hour
Up to $15,000 Loan Repayment Program for current educational loans
Tuition Assistance for future educational loans
Position Requirements Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Dimensions are:
Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes
Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.
Education Requirements
Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program
License & Certification Requirements
An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered for this position. If selected to move forward, employment offers may be made contingent on candidate successfully obtaining RN license within time frame discussed at the time of offer acceptance.
Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
Note Education and degree verification will be required upon receiving a job offer.
Preferred Qualifications
BSN preferred
Preference is strongly given to candidates with previous experience in an OR practicum, internship, or unlicensed patient care support role.
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