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Perioperative Services - Operating Room (OR) Nurse Residency Program - Registered Nurse 1 Inpatient

Location
Rochester, NY
Employer
Strong Memorial Hospital
Pay Range
$37 - $50/hour

Job Description

Experience Level:New Grad
Posted Date:January 9, 2026

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.


Job Location (Full Address):


220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620


Opening:


Worker Subtype:

Regular


Time Type:

Full time


Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40


Department:

500478 OR Surg Nursing/SMH


Work Shift:


Range:

UR URCG 215 H


Compensation Range:

$37.12 - $50.11


The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.


Responsibilities:


The Level 1 Registered Nurse is a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Level I Registered Nurse continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care. The Level 1 Registered Nurse contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. The Level I Registered Nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services.


Schedule


FT position available D/E/N, holidays and weekends per unit policy, on-call responsibilities


Responsibilities


In providing foundational perioperative education, and skill building, the OR nurse residency program is designed to assist the novice registered nurse successfully transition to competent operating room nurse. Candidates should be enthusiastic, and self-motivated learners interested in becoming an integral member of a multi-disciplinary surgical team. Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills, flexibility, a capacity to organize and prioritize are a must. Implementing safe patient-family centered care to the surgical patient is exciting, challenging, and highly technical, experiencing the nursing process one patient at a time.


Qualifications


Requires a Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program and an active New York State RN license in good standing. Applicants will have less than 6-12 months of RN experience.


The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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