Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room
MI_SJMHS Trinity Health - Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Posted Sep 23 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN licenseCurrent Michigan Nursing License
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Current Michigan Nursing License Check your license
- Certification
- BLS
- Education
- All new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role.After hire
- Education
- Graduation from accredited nursing program.
- Also asks
- REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours and weekend?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Operating Room has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
Posted on MI_SJMHS Trinity Health - Michigan’s careers page.
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Employment Type
Full time Shift
Rotating Shift The General Surgery Team provides patient centered care within a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma Center. Types of cases include: Acute Care Surgery, Colorectal, General Surgery, Endocrinology, Urology, Gynecology, and oncology. The role will function in both scrub and circulating roles. Shifts involve on-call, and weekend/holiday rotation. When on call, the response time is 30 minutes. All levels of nurses will be considered - both new grad and experienced are encouraged to apply. Shifts available - Rotating Pay Range: $35.64 - $49.53 – depends on experience/licensure date
Required education and licensure
Graduation from accredited nursing program. All new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role. Current Michigan Nursing License BLS
Required skills and abilities
Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needs Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care.
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement
What you will do
View patients holistically; considers physical, psychosocial, emotional, age specific, cultural and spiritual factors. Demonstrate appropriate assessment skills for identified patient populations. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by gathering and analyzing patient information, then responding to a patient situation.
Develop, implement, evaluate and revise an individualized plan of care using evidenced based interventions and standards of care. Identify needs and begins to plan for care across the continuum considering patient and family preferences. Identify patient and family education needs.
Develop and implement teaching plans based on evidence-based practice, seeking out additional resources when necessary. Utilize teach back methodology to assure patient and family is learning effectively. Identify necessary resources to assure readiness for discharge and begins to develop plan in collaboration with other disciplines.
Create an environment that promotes a positive patient experience. Communicate both verbal and written information (including documentation in the EMR) that is accurate, timely, concise and thorough. Effectively communicate patient status, priority goals and interventions to colleagues and other disciplines during consultation, rounds and handoffs.
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
What's around it?
Ann Arbor, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,649/mo
- Household income
- $82,212/yr, all local households, not nurse pay