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Contract Operating Room Graduate Nurse Residency Jobs

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How much do contract operating room graduate nurse residency jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract operating room graduate nurse residency in the United States is $45.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.82 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Operating Room Graduate Nurse Residency vs Operating Room Nurse?

AspectContract Operating Room Graduate Nurse ResidencyOperating Room Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, possibly new graduateRN license, experience varies
Work EnvironmentTemporary, hospital operating rooms during residencyPermanent or long-term hospital OR setting
PurposeStructured training program for new gradsPatient care and surgical support

The Contract Operating Room Graduate Nurse Residency is a temporary, structured program designed for new nursing graduates to gain specialized OR experience. In contrast, an Operating Room Nurse is a permanent staff member providing ongoing surgical patient care. The residency focuses on training, while the OR Nurse role emphasizes independent practice.

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New Graduate / RN Heart Hospital

New Graduate / RN Heart Hospital

Lovelace Health System

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Lovelace Health System rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Overview

*Now accepting applications from recent nursing school graduates or those graduating this semester*

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Join our team as a New Graduate Nurse/RN at Heart Hospital in Albuquerque, NM.

 

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 

Get to Know Your Team: 

  • Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center is New Mexico’s only hospital dedicated exclusively to cardiovascular care, including the state’s only facility performing left ventricular aortic device (LVAD) implant and a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Nurse provides nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of an RN. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.


Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing 
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
  • Eligible for licensure by examination.
  • Graduate Nurse Permit or RN license issued by the NM Board of Nursing at time of start date.
  • Dual application to ETP Nurse Residency Program and the unit of choice.
  • Applications are open.

Preferred Job Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Qualifications:

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing 
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
  • Eligible for licensure by examination.
  • Graduate Nurse Permit or RN license issued by the NM Board of Nursing at time of start date.
  • Dual application to ETP Nurse Residency Program and the unit of choice.
  • Applications are open.

Preferred Job Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
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