Participate in a 15-week paid perioperative program to learn scrub and circulating roles in the operating room. Provide safe, age-specific nursing care across various surgical service lines to optimize patient health outcomes.
Requirements summary
Requires a Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and the ability to obtain an Ohio RN license. BLS Provider Certification from the American Heart Association is required during orientation.
Do you have the unique "calling" to become an OR Nurse?
The Perioperative Nursing Program may be the right choice for you!
This 15 week full-time paid program, is designed to teach RNs the scrub and circulating role in the Operating Room with the expectation of a long-standing career in an OR setting.
The Perioperative Program provides classroom lecture, skill development during mock surgeries and precepted clinical experiences that are integrated to facilitate your success.
Following successful program completion, orientation and training continues as you gain knowledge and skills in other clinical OR specialties.
Note to Applicants: Candidates hired into this role will be required to start on one of the following perioperative orientation days and be available for the entire 15 week program: Monday, July 13th 2026 Tuesday, September 8th 2026 Cleveland Medical Center – Adult Mather OR Day shift Rotating weekends & holidays On-call requirements Service lines provided: Cardiothoracic Colorectal General Hemoncology Neurosurgery Oral, Maxillofacial Orthopedic Otolaryngology Plastic Pulmonary Vascular Urology Robotic Surgery Why choose UH as a New Grad RN?
Nurse focused Supportive & education focused culture Magnet Recognized Nurse Residency Program to assist in Transition To Practice Free parking for full-time caregivers Competitive wages Additional hourly rates for Cleveland Medical Center up to $5.25 per hour Comprehensive benefits UH Benefits $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Up to $15,000 Loan Repayment Program for current educational loans Tuition Assistance for future educational loans Position Requirements Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
Dimensions are: Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.
Education Requirements Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program License & Certification Requirements An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered for this position. If selected to move forward, employment offers may be made contingent on candidate successfully obtaining RN license within time frame discussed at the time of offer acceptance. Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
Note
Education and degree verification will be required upon receiving a job offer.
Preferred Qualifications
BSN preferred Prior experience on a related unit or specialty in a practicum, internship or STNA/PCNA/NAII is preferred
