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Mission Hospital

Operating Room Nurse

Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site

$29.50 - $40/hr

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for ... Jump-start your career as an Operating Room Nurse today with Grande Dunes Surgery Center. Job ...

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Mission Hospital

Operating Room Nurse

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

$38 - $51.75/hr

Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center * Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure * Valid ...

Mission Hospital

Operating Room Nurse

Denver, CO · On-site

$34.67 - $50.90/hr

Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center * Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure * Valid ...

Mission Hospital

Operating Room Nurse

Gainesville, FL · On-site

$33.75 - $46/hr

... the Operating Room * Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is ... No Travel Required * No experience Required Years of Experience Benefits North Florida Surgical ...

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Nurse (Operating Room)

Augusta, GA · On-site

$35 - $47.75/hr

Operating Room Nurse This position is located at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an operating room nurse performing a variety ...

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How much do operating room nurse no experience jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating room nurse no experience 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 Operating Room Nurse No Experience vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectOperating Room Nurse No ExperienceSurgical Technologist
CredentialsCPR certification, nursing license (may be pending or in progress)Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, assisting in patient careOperating rooms, assisting surgeons, preparing surgical instruments
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, outpatient surgical centers
Search & Comparison IntentEntry-level nursing roles in surgical settingsSupport roles assisting in surgeries, often with less direct patient care

While Operating Room Nurse No Experience roles focus on providing patient care and require nursing credentials, Surgical Technologists assist in preparing operating rooms and surgical instruments, often with specialized certifications. Both work in surgical environments but differ in responsibilities and certification requirements.

How to get operating room nurse experience as a nurse?

To gain operating room nurse experience, new nurses should pursue a registered nurse license, complete a perioperative nursing certification such as CNOR, and seek entry-level positions or internships in surgical units. Gaining skills in sterile technique, patient monitoring, and teamwork is essential, and some hospitals offer orientation programs for nurses transitioning into perioperative roles.

Can I go straight to an operating room nurse with no experience?

Becoming an operating room nurse typically requires prior nursing experience, usually as a registered nurse (RN), along with specialized training in perioperative care. Employers often prefer candidates with clinical experience, certifications like CNOR, and knowledge of surgical procedures. Entry into OR nursing without experience is uncommon and may require starting in general nursing roles first.
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Infographic showing various Operating Room Nurse No Experience job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,573 per year, or $45.5 per hour.

Operating Room Nurse

Mission Hospital

Myrtle Beach, SC • On-site

$29.50 - $40/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Mission Hospital (Asheville) rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

780th of 1,058 rated hospitals

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Operating Room Nurse today with Grande Dunes Surgery Center.
Job Summary and Qualifications
We are seeking an Operating Room Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will be an amazing addition to our team by contributing your expertise in the circulating or scrub role. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care until your patient is transferred from your care to recovery.
What you will do in this role:

  • Evaluate patients prior to surgery
  • Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
  • Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
  • Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
  • Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team - consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
  • Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
  • Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
  • Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures
Qualifications you will need:
  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
  • Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure
  • Valid BCLS Certification upon employment ***online certification not acceptable
  • ACLS as required by facility
  • CNOR certification preferred
Benefits
Grande Dunes Surgery Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Grande Dunes Surgery Center is located just blocks away from the ocean in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and isthe leading provider of outpatient surgical services in the Horry County area. Our AAAHCaccredited center performs over 750 cases a month in many specialties and is the only center to offerfull service ophthalmology services. We also have ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology,orthopedics, plastics and podiatry services available. The center has had rapid growth over thelast five years and is in one of the fastest growing areas in the nation.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Operating Room Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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