Entry Level Perioperative Nurse Jobs
New grad perioperative nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical rotation performance and internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Education, with employers like Guthrie, UF Health, and The Guthrie Clinic hiring at this level now.
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Job Location (Full Address):
180 Sawgrass Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
500472 Periop Ambulatory Flx Team-NsgWork Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)Range:
UR URCC 215 HCompensation Range:
$38.76 - $52.33The 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:
General Purpose: Under the direction of leadership, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities.Full-time, 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday, daytime hours
Will support the operating room, procedural areas, and perioperative screening. Will care for patients across the lifespan, from infants through older adults, and help teams deliver safe, coordinated same-day surgical care. Assignment may change based on the needs of each site, and travel between assigned locations is required. Sound clinical judgment, flexibility, and strong communication skills, ability to work well with different teams, will need to maintain competencies across assigned clinical areas and sites. Two years of perioperative nursing experience in the operating room and/or moderate sedation required.
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.
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):
180 Sawgrass Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
500472 Periop Ambulatory Flx Team-NsgWork Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)Range:
UR URCC 215 HCompensation Range:
$38.76 - $52.33The 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:
General Purpose: Under the direction of leadership, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities.Full-time, 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday, daytime hours
Will support the operating room, procedural areas, and perioperative screening. Will care for patients across the lifespan, from infants through older adults, and help teams deliver safe, coordinated same-day surgical care. Assignment may change based on the needs of each site, and travel between assigned locations is required. Sound clinical judgment, flexibility, and strong communication skills, ability to work well with different teams, will need to maintain competencies across assigned clinical areas and sites. Two years of perioperative nursing experience in the operating room and/or moderate sedation required.
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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Entry Level Perioperative Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level perioperative nurse job?
Start by completing your perioperative-focused clinical rotations and documenting any scrub or circulating experience, even from nursing school. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who understand sterile technique, instrument handling, and surgical workflow basics. A letter of recommendation from a preceptor or charge nurse, along with any CNOR exam preparation, signals genuine commitment to the specialty and gives you a real edge over general new grad applicants.
Which companies hire entry level perioperative nurses?
Companies hiring entry level perioperative nurses right now include Guthrie, UF Health, and The Guthrie Clinic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from hospital systems with structured OR residency or internship programs, as well as ambulatory surgery centers that train new grads directly into scrub and circulating roles.
Are there remote entry level perioperative nurse jobs?
Yes, though most perioperative nursing is hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level perioperative nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve care coordination, pre-admission screening, or surgical scheduling rather than direct intraoperative work. If flexibility matters to you, filtering by work setting will help you identify which postings offer it.
Are these new grad perioperative nurse jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior perioperative nurse roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotation hours in lieu of paid OR time, or is attached to a formal OR internship or residency program. Look for language like "new grad welcome" or "will train" in the job description to confirm.
Which industries hire the most entry level perioperative nurses?
Entry Level perioperative nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume surgical suites that depend on a steady pipeline of trained new grads to meet OR staffing demands year-round.