Registered Nurse (RN)- OR

University Hospitals

Ravenna (OH)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is offering a 15-week, full-time, paid Perioperative Nursing Program designed to train RNs in scrub and circulating roles in the Operating Room. The program anticipates a long-standing OR career and includes classroom lectures, mock surgeries, and supervised clinical experiences with orientation continuing after program completion.

Cohort start date: September 8, 2026. The role emphasizes nursing process, patient-centered care, and collaboration within a

Qualifications

Must possess a valid RN license in Ohio or Multi-State Compact.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
ACLS and PALS may be required depending on unit standards.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, age-appropriate nursing care using the nursing process.
Demonstrate technical nursing skills and safe care delivery.
Communicate clearly and collaborate to optimize patient care and operations.
Develop professionally and contribute to the nursing practice.
Display leadership to influence clinical and operational outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical equipment use

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN Preferred

MN Preferred

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN)- OR (260006ND)

Registered Nurse (RN)- OR - ( 260006ND )

Schedule- Monday-Friday 7a – 3:30p, plus call. Call for nurses is usually 1-2 weeknights per week from 3:30p to 7a the next morning, plus one 24 hour call shift on either Saturday or Sunday about every 4 th to 5 th weekend. Nurses also cover 24 hours of holiday call when it is their turn but this is just one holiday (or eve) per year.

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. Our next cohort starts September 8 2026!

A Brief Overview

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.

What You Will Do

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.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing or
(ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
(BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
(MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.

Physical Demands