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Operating Room New Grad Rn Jobs in Denver, CO (NOW HIRING)

Check out our New Grad Featured Job section of our careers website to keep informed on which ... Are you an RN interested in training into the Operating Room? Saint Joseph Hospital offers a ...

New Grad RN

Thornton, CO

$36.50 - $53.25/hr

... registered nurse. Benefits We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career ... Our upcoming New Grad Nurse Residency Cohorts begin on: * * May 25, 2026 * June 8, 2026 * June 22 ...

New Grad RN

Thornton, CO

$36.50 - $53.25/hr

... registered nurse. Benefits We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career ... Our upcoming New Grad Nurse Residency Cohorts begin on: * * May 25, 2026 * June 8, 2026 * June 22 ...

New Grad RN Residency

Englewood, CO · On-site

$36.93 - $53.18/hr

We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated New Grad RN to join our Residency program in a world-class nursing team, providing exceptional care for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI ...

New Grad RN Residency

Englewood, CO · On-site

$36.93 - $53.18/hr

We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated New Grad RN to join our Residency program in a world-class nursing team, providing exceptional care for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI ...

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

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average weekly pay for operating room new grad rn in Denver, CO is $2,240.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,711.54 and $2,513.46 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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SCL Health

Denver, CO

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

SCL Health is investing in our most valuable resource...YOU! Apply today to join our amazing team and benefit from our  total reward offerings! 

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 in relocation assistance when applicable to experienced Registered Nurse with more than 1+ years of experience.To support your professional development, we also offer up to $5,250 per year in education reimbursement, which can be used for tuition assistance, student loan repayment, or to obtain additional certifications/licenses. 

You.

You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as an Operating Room Registered Nurse.

You know how to stay organized and move fast. You respond calmly in high pressure situations.

You're generous with your thoughts, your partnerships, and especially your passion for patient care.

You're great at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater. Because you believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible.

 

Us.

Our absolutely state-of-the-art OR boasts 21 surgical suites, with 2 designated for CV cases and 2 designated as hybrid rooms.  Our Main OR specialties include:  Bariatric, Robotics, General Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, OB-GYN and CV, including open heart cases.

We are proud to be an accredited Chest Pain Center, a Primary Stroke Center, and a private teaching hospital.

Saint Joseph Hospital is part of SCL Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 365-bed facility is one of the top-ranked hospitals in Denver, and has been awarded the highest national recognition possible for nursing excellence - Magnet designation - by the ANCC. We are proud to extend the mission of SCL Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Our deep community roots date back to 1873, making us one of the oldest hospitals in Colorado.

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we've launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.

We.

Together we'll align mission and careers, values and workplace. We'll honor each other's dignity and surpass the standards we set. We'll encourage joy, demand safety and take pride in our integrity.

We'll laugh at each other's jokes (even the bad ones). We'll hello and high five. We'll celebrate milestones and acknowledge the value of spirituality in healing.

We're proud of what we know, which includes how much there is to learn.

Your day.

As an OR RN you need to know how to:

  • Recognize and address patients' psychological and physical needs
  • Foster continuity and quality of care with the best interest and well-being of patients and their families in mind
  • Assess a patients' medical status upon admission
  • Assist in developing individualized treatment plans
  • Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines

Your experience.

We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require:

  • ASN / ADN from an accredited program with the ability to obtain your BSN from an accredited program within four (4) years of hire unless you possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting, required
  • Current Colorado RN license or compact license with the ability to obtain Colorado RN license, required
  • Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire (with prior approval), required (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service)
  • At least one (1) year of nursing experience in a comparable acute care/surgical services setting, highly preferred

Are you a New Grad RN?  Saint Joseph Hospital offers new graduate residency programs to help provide you with additional support as you begin your nursing career with us.  Check out our New Grad Featured Job section of our careers website to keep informed on which programs are currently accepting applications.

Are you an RN interested in training into the Operating Room?  Saint Joseph Hospital offers a training program in Operating Room nursing a couple times per year - check out our Specialty Training Programs Featured Job section of our careers website to keep informed on when this program is currently accepting applications.

Your next move.

Now that you know more about being an OR RN on our team we hope you'll join us. At SCL Health you'll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.