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Nursing Grad - $32.27, New Grad RN - $35.22 Join a highperforming surgical team at one of Utah ... Supportive operating room environment focused on safety and highquality patient care * Opportunity ...

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Generous sign-on bonuses 15K for experienced nurses and 7500 for New Grad RNs for qualified ... Sentara CarePlex is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. Full-time : ...

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How much do operating room new grad rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average weekly pay for operating room new grad rn in the United States is $2,177.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,663.46 and $2,442.31 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Operating Room New Grad RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operating Room New Grad RN, you need a solid nursing education, RN licensure, and foundational knowledge of perioperative procedures. Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterile field protocols, and electronic health records is typically required, and completion of perioperative nursing courses or certifications like CNOR is advantageous. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are vital soft skills for ensuring patient safety and collaborating with surgical teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for maintaining a sterile environment, preventing errors, and supporting optimal surgical outcomes in a high-pressure setting.

What is the difference between Operating Room New Grad Rn vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectOperating Room New Grad RnSurgical Technologist
CredentialsRN license, possibly new graduate certificationCertified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, operating roomsOperating rooms, surgical suites, clinics
Job RoleAssists surgeons, manages patient care, monitors anesthesiaPrepares operating rooms, hands instruments, maintains sterile environment

While both roles work in surgical settings, Operating Room New Grad Rns focus on patient care and assisting during surgeries, requiring RN licensure. Surgical Technologists prepare the surgical environment and support the surgical team, typically holding a CST certification. Both are essential in the operating room but differ in responsibilities and credentials.

What are common challenges faced by Operating Room New Grad RNs during their first year, and how can they be addressed?

Operating Room New Grad RNs often encounter challenges such as mastering complex surgical procedures, adapting to the fast-paced environment, and communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. It's common to feel overwhelmed by the need to quickly learn sterile techniques, instrumentation, and the unique workflow of the OR. To address these challenges, most hospitals provide structured orientation programs, mentorship from experienced nurses, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Proactively seeking feedback, asking questions, and building relationships with team members can also help new grads gain confidence and competence in their role.

What is an Operating Room New Grad RN?

An Operating Room (OR) New Grad RN is a newly licensed Registered Nurse who has recently graduated from nursing school and is starting their career in the surgical unit of a hospital or medical facility. These nurses assist in surgeries by preparing the operating room, supporting the surgical team, monitoring patients during procedures, and ensuring sterile techniques are followed. As new graduates, they often participate in orientation or residency programs to gain specialized skills needed for perioperative nursing. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and strong communication skills to ensure patient safety and successful surgical outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Operating Room New Grad Rn job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,214 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

$35.22/hr

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Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.
Posting Info:
  • Rate: Nursing Grad - $32.27, New Grad RN - $35.22

Join a highperforming surgical team at one of Utah's premier medical centers. This role is ideal for nurses seeking handson OR experience, strong collaboration, and an exceptional quality of life.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Supportive operating room environment focused on safety and highquality patient care

  • Opportunity to work across a wide range of surgical specialties

  • Modern OR suites designed for efficiency and advanced clinical care

  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical teams

  • Opportunities for continued learning, skill development, and career growth

  • Culture that values teamwork, communication, and work-life balance

Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes:

  • Scenic walking paths and green spaces perfect for freshair breaks

  • Local cafes and dining options offering convenient meals

  • Fitness centers and wellness studios supporting an active lifestyle

  • Shopping and everyday conveniences close to campus

Build a rewarding OR nursing career in a vibrant community where professional growth meets mountain views and a lifestyle that makes it easy to feel at home.

Schedule:

  • Monday through Friday

  • 4-hour shifts

  • 6:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Essential Functions:

  • Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.

  • Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).

  • Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.

  • Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.

  • Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others.
    Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.

Skills:

  • Patient Care Delivery

  • Nursing Fundamentals

  • Interdisciplinary Teams

  • Documentations

  • Professional Etiquette

  • Accountability

  • Patient Care Coordination

  • Communication

  • Patient Evaluation

  • Critical Thinking

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing (RN) education program. Education will be verified.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Provider

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Direct unit experience as a Tech or Capstone Student
  • Surgical Services exp (ie: Surgical Unit, SDS)

Physical Requirements:

  • Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

  • Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

  • Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

  • Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

  • May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

  • For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

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Location:

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$32.27 - $32.27

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.


Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.


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