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

As of May 31, 2026, the average weekly pay for operating room new grad rn in Sandy, UT is $2,068.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,580.77 and $2,321.15 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 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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Registered Nurse Operating Room

Registered Nurse Operating Room

CommonSpirit Health

Salt Lake City, UT

$32.01 - $48.43/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

CommonSpirit Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 500 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

401st of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Registered Nurse Operating Room

Partnering for a stronger, healthier world.

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness.

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $32.01 - $48.43 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: General Surgery

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Requisition ID: 2026-463173

Remote: No

Weekly Schedule: varies

Shift: Varies

Category: Surgical Services Nursing

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!

Nurses are at the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. We offer Certification pay and a Clinical Career Ladder to help you grow and recognize your contributions to clinical excellence!

Here, you will help advance modern nursing by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture will cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for:

  • Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
  • Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
  • Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

Day to Day duties:

  • Circulate and/or Scrub on all cases.
  • Services- Ortho (Totals/Trauma/ Sports Med). Neurosurgery, General, Robotics, ENT, Bariatrics, Podiatry, Plastics, Pain management, Endoscopy.
  • Center of excellence for Robotics, Total joints, and Bariatrics.
  • Same Day Surgery Will also see IV Therapy, endoscopy, Pre/Post Cath Lab
  • Associates are cross trained for all services, no specialized service Teams. Giving breaks and/or providing additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations.
  • Assisting with Room turnover and restocking for next day's cases.
  • Acting as an advocate for patient before, during and after surgery.

10 OR Suites

Schedule: 40hrs/week- Days- Variable shifts per surgical volume and current unit needs.

Call Required: 5-7 call shifts per 6week schedule

30 Min Call back radius required.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following:

Education Requirements

  • Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs

Experience Requirements

  • One year experience preferred
  • Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty

Licenses/Certification Requirements

  • RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact

Physical Requirements

  • Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1875, for more than a century, Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this historic acute care hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah. Our team is focused on providing patients with leading-edge medical expertise and compassionate care at every turn. We are highly motivated and compassionate people, using advanced systems and technology to become the healthcare provider of choice and to improve the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. We offer comprehensive orthopedic care, wound care, 24/7 Geriatric, psychiatric and cardiac services, life flight services and are a State-certified heart attack center. Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake offers an opportunity to find a fulfilling career in a thriving community with quick access to parks, canyons, winter sports, Climbing, backpacking, and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Nursing excellence starts with you.

Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:

We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge

We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.

We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!

"Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit."

– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer

What makes a successful Registered Nurse Operating Room at Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake?

  • Collaborative
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient
  • Good Listener
  • Organized
  • Problem-Solver

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards

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