From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 20, 2026Sources
The short version
GI work here is pre- and post-op care for endoscopy and colonoscopy patients plus assisting in the procedure room, so the day is procedural rather than floor-based.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-20Source: glassdoor.comPosted OR nurse hourly ranges run from $34 to $57, with part-time OR listed at $38 to $55.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-20Source: glassdoor.comCRNA roles have been posted in the $250K-$300K annual range for full-time.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-20Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: the one role welcomes new grads
Nursing here
- Charting system
SIS
Buffalo Surgery Center · employer research
- Scheduling
Monday-Friday flexible schedule with 8 or 10-hour shifts; surgeries start at 7:00 AM; no evenings, no weekends, no holidays, and no on-call.
Buffalo Surgery Center · employer research
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Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
GI Procedure Nurse hourly wage range
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- Hourly pay
$55.00/hr
GI Procedure Nurse maximum hourly wage
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- Hourly pay
Part Time Operating Room Nurse hourly wage range ($38-$55/hr)
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- Hourly pay
Operating Room Nurse hourly wage range ($34-$57/hr)
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- Annual pay
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) full-time annual salary range ($250K-$300K/yr)
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The units
Gastroenterology / GI Procedure
Buffalo Surgery Center · Amherst, NY
Pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients undergoing endoscopies and colonoscopies; procedural room assistance.
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Operating Room / Surgical Services
Buffalo Surgery Center · Amherst, NY
Center operates 8 operating rooms and 7 procedure rooms specializing in outpatient orthopedics and multi-specialty cases.
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Buffalo Surgery Center · Amherst, NYAs of 2026-09-20
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Work Environment and Culture
- Staff note positive working environments and nice leadership, but comment that the facility is beginning to feel increasingly corporate and anonymous.
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As of 2023-05-03Source: glassdoor.com- Coworkers and Compensation
- Team colleagues are seen as a strong positive, though compensation levels drew criticism.
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As of 2023-11-14Source: glassdoor.com- Workplace Social Dynamics and HR
- Staff described exclusive social cliques and felt internal reports of mistreatment were not adequately addressed by human resources.
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As of 2025-06-23Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviews are mixed: staff describe good colleagues and approachable leadership, but also social cliques, pay complaints, and a sense that reports of mistreatment were not handled well by HR.
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As of 2023-05-03 · 2023-11-14 · 2025-06-23Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Amherst, NY
Amherst sits just outside Buffalo in Western New York, offering a quieter suburban pace with easy access to metro amenities. Home to the University at Buffalo's North Campus, it blends residential neighborhoods with nearby parks—a practical home base for nurses commuting into the Buffalo healthcare corridor.
Browse roles in Amherst- State price level · New York
- 8% above the national average
- State index 107.9 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Buffalo Surgery Center hire new grads?
The one role welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Buffalo Surgery Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Buffalo Surgery Center
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Buffalo-Surgery-Center-E3181542-RVW81816086.htm
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