Staff Nurse (RN) - New Grad OR Nurse Residency - Varying Shifts

The Ohio State University

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University Hospital Until 8/31/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 2, 2026 Last posted July 2, 2026
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Job Title:

Staff Nurse (RN) - New Grad OR Nurse Residency - Varying Shifts

Department:

The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Health System Perioperative Nurse Residency Program provides support for the new graduate nurse as they transition from nursing student to professional clinician. Our program is a full-time, 9-month program. The program provides nurse residents with a variety of opportunities to develop critical thinking skills related to clinical practice and safe patient care. The program is designed to develop new nurses as leaders and productive health care team members as they advance from novice to competent nurse.

The Buckeye Nurse Residency Program incorporates Patricia Benner's theoretical model of novice to expert and facilitates socialization into the Health System through hands-on clinical experience, in-depth classroom and simulation experiences, and ongoing professional and personal development. Each resident will receive support from the Nurse Residency Director, unit Educator and unit managers as well as cohort peers.

The Ohio State University Medical Center's mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, teaching and research. The Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse (RN) functions as a member of a team of care providers cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs. Patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members. The RN is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The RN is responsible for assessing, prescribing, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients. The RN prioritizes patient care needs and provides leadership to, and development of, the patient care team.

Requirements:

  • Graduate of a nursing program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or interim permit from the Ohio Board of Nursing required

  • Previous experience in a relevant patient care setting preferred

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Additional Information:

Location:

University Hospital (0870)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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About this role

Summary

Provide patient care, support nurse residency program, develop clinical skills.

Job title

Staff Nurse (RN) - New Grad OR Nurse Residency

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

University Hospital, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nursing licenseaccredited nursing program

Preferred skills

BSNrelevant patient care experience

Specializations

patient careresidencynursing educationclinical practice
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site