Experienced RN - OR Training Program

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks experienced nurses for its Spring 2027 OR Training Program. You will train as a scrub and circulating nurse in Operative Room Services, delivering direct patient care and contributing to surgical procedures.

The program runs with a varied schedule including call nights, weekends, and holidays; interviews are virtual in November 2026 and the training starts in March 2027. Salary range is $65.76-$97.76 hourly.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN degree.
• Current and valid California RN license.
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting at time of application.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop/deliver appropriate interventions, involving patients, family and staff.
• Exceptional communication, prioritization, organization and designating skills.
• Thorough understanding of medical/surgical terminology.
• Ability to learn scrub and circulating roles for the Operating Rooms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as scrub and circulating nurse in the Operating Rooms.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary professional team to support research and education.

Skills

California RN license

BLS Certification

Education

BSN or MSN from accredited nursing program

Job description

Description

The application for the Spring 2027 OR Training Program will be open from September 4, 2026 and will close on September 11, 2026 at 5pm (PST).

This program is for experienced nurses who would like to be trained in the Operative Room Services units. As an operating room nurse, you will serve as a scrub and circulating nurse while providing direct patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary professional team as you contribute to cutting edge and innovative surgical procedures. Our mission involves you supporting research and education to staff and students. This role has a varied schedule that includes call assignments on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Interviews will be held throughout November 2026. Please note we are only conducting virtual interviews at this time.

The program will start in March 2027.

Salary range: $65.76-$97.76Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN degree
• Current and valid California RN license
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting at time of application
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop/deliver appropriate interventions, involving patients, family and staff
• Exceptional communication, prioritization, organization and designating skills
• Thorough understanding of medical/surgical terminology
• Ability to learn scrub and circulating roles for the Operating Rooms