Experienced RN - OR Training Program

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Outpatient Clinics invite applications for the Spring 2027 OR Training Program. The program trains experienced nurses in Operative Room Services, with roles as scrub and circulating nurse and direct patient care. Interviews will be held virtually in November 2026, and the program starts in March 2027.

Applicants must submit required documents by the stated deadlines through UCLA's nursing portal. Applicants should prepare a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation.

Qualifications

• Experienced nurses sought for Operative Room Services training.
• Must be able to function as scrub and circulating nurse.
• Ability to provide direct patient care using nursing process.

Responsibilities

• Serve as scrub and circulating nurse for surgical cases.
• Provide direct patient care and apply evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team during procedures.
• Support research and education initiatives within the unit.

Skills

OR Nursing

Education

RN License

Job description

Description

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

Prior to submitting your application, please review program information and requirements on our website: https://www.uclahealthcareers.org/nursing-new-graduates/.

As you complete the online application you will need to submit/upload the following documents when applying to this position. We do not accept late submissions. All documents must be submitted correctly at the time you apply. Each document is uploaded individually as a Word or PDF file:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 2 Letters of Recommendation

After submitting the application, you will be emailed and prompted to take a questionnaire (if not previously completed). It takes 45 minutes to complete. PLEASE BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE. Your application will not be considered until it is completed.

This program is for experienced nurses who would like to be trained in the Operative Room Services units.

As an operating room nurse, you willserve as a scrub and circulating nurse while providing direct patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary 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.

When submitting your application, you will be asked to select your top unit choice of preference.

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