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Allina Health

$39.49 - $61.91/hr

New grad RNs are encouraged to apply prior to graduation, but can do so after graduation as well (May grads can apply as soon as January, December grads as soon as August). * We hire and start new ...

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RN - Operating Room

State College, PA

Operating Room Rn Prime HealthCare Staffing, a national health care staffing company with over 20 years in the business, is looking for an experienced RN - Operating Room for our customer in State ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average weekly pay for operating room new grad rn in Pennsylvania is $2,182.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,667.31 and $2,448.08 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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 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.

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.

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RN New Graduate

RN New Graduate

Allina Health

On-site

$39.49 - $61.91/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Allina Health rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 256 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

158th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Location Address:

2800 10th Ave
Receiving Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311


Date Posted:

December 11, 2025

Department:

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

MNA-04-District One RN-RDS

Weekend Rotation:

Job Summary:

Allina Health hires new graduate RNs to join our team in providing care that is patient centered, collaborative in nature and exceptional in quality. We have one application for new graduates with less than 1 year of RN work experience. Allina is dedicated to supporting our new graduate RNs with a precepted orientation and New Grad Nurse Residency Program for the first several months of professional practice as you make the transition from student, to professional nurse. This program aims to create a sense of community by bringing individuals together to discuss key areas of professional nursing practice. Program content includes Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Information Technology, Clinical Ethics, Wellbeing, Conflict Resolution, Medication Safety, Culture of Safety, and Quality Improvement, and is brought to our residents from key team members across the system. We are a not-for-profit, women-led health care system, one of the largest employers in Minnesota and an organization committed to our values of compassion, integrity, excellence and teamwork.

Key Position Details:

Important Dates:

  • New grad RNs are encouraged to apply prior to graduation, but can do so after graduation as well (May grads can apply as soon as January, December grads as soon as August).
  • We hire and start new graduates year-round depending on available positions.

Application Requirements:

  • We define a new graduate as a registered nurse with less than 1 year of RN work experience.
  • Please include a current, detailed copy of your resume.
  • You will indicate your preferences for location and department on the application.
  • By applying, you will be considered for all RN positions within the Allina system that hire new grads.

Work Schedule:

  • Various shifts and FTEs may be available.
  • You would interview and be considered for all work schedule availabilities.
  • Straight night shifts or a day/night rotation are often available for new grads. Straight evening or day/evening positions may be possible depending on openings.
  • Shifts may be 8 or 12 hours.
  • Weekends may be every other or every third.
  • FTEs for new graduates are often 0.75-0.9 (60-72 hours per two-week pay period).
  • The work schedule details are determined during the job offer and are dependent on what positions are available at that time.

Pay:

  • Pay for RNs in the hospital follows the union step scale which factors in degree and length of service. The current base rate at our metro hospitals for a bachelor's prepared new grad nurse is $44.42/hour.
  • Specifics around pay including shift, weekend, and/or float differentials would be discussed at the time of the job offer.

Unit Availabilities:

  • There may be availabilities in Home Care or a wide variety of inpatient units within the 12 hospital campuses of the Allina Health system that hire new grad RNs, such as:
    • Cardiac Telemetry
    • Float Pool
    • Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation
    • Medical Surgical
    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • Orthopedics
    • Progressive Care
    • Short Stay Observation
    • Spine
  • Our Inpatient Mental Health, Intensive Care Units, Emergency Departments, and OB areas may on occasion hire new grads with experience in those respective areas depending on position availability.
  • Our hospitals primarily serve the adult patient populations so we do not have Neonatal, Pediatrics or Special Care Nursery units within the Allina hospital system.

Allina Health Hospitals in the Twin Cities Metro Area:

  • Coon Rapids, MN- Mercy Hospital
  • Fridley, MN- Mercy Hospital - Unity Campus
  • Minneapolis, MN- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
  • Shakopee, MN- St. Francis Regional Medical Center
  • St. Paul, MN- United Hospital

Allina Health Hospitals outside of the Twin Cities Metro Area:

  • Buffalo, MN
  • Cambridge, MN
  • Faribault, MN
  • Hastings, MN
  • New Ulm, MN
  • Owatonna, MN
  • River Falls, WI

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in nursing
  • Graduate from an accredited nursing program


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing


Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire
  • Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
    Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
    Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
    Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)


Physical Demands

  • Medium Work*:
  • Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $39.49 to $61.91 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

  • Medical/Dental

  • PTO/Time Away

  • Retirement Savings Plans

  • Life Insurance

  • Short-term/Long-term Disability

  • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

  • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

  • Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

  • Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

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