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UNC Hospitals | New to OR Program Hiring Event
October 22, 2026 | 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Are you a new graduate or experienced RN looking to transition into the Operating Room?
New to OR Program is a 6-month structured curriculum utilizing AORN's PeriOp 101 to provide comprehensive training and hands-on experience in perioperative nursing.
What to Expect:
* Didactic classroom instruction at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill
* Simulation labs to develop hands-on skills
* Clinical preceptorship at your home facility
* Extensive training in the first 10 weeks, followed by rotations through multiple specialty services
* Experience in circulating and/or scrub roles (varies by location)
* Specialty team assignments based on preference and team evaluation
Throughout the program, participants will engage in modules, evaluations, homework, and a final exam to ensure clinical excellence. You'll work alongside a team of passionate OR professionals handling complex surgical cases and utilizing leading patient care models.
We are hiring for the following locations (duties will vary by location)
* Ambulatory Surgery Center (Chapel Hill, NC)
* Hillsborough Campus (Hillsborough, NC)
* NC Surgical Hospital (Chapel Hill, NC)
* UNC Medical Center (Chapel Hill, NC)
Children's OR
4th Floor OR
Ready to Participate?
Step 1: Click "Apply Now" to complete your candidate application. *Including a cover letter is highly encouraged
Step 2: If selected, a recruiter will reach out to you and schedule an interview for October 22, 2026, between 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Additional information will be provided.
Step 3: Be sure to review information provided prior to the scheduled interview time. Good luck!
New Graduate RN Qualifications:
* Graduation from school of professional nursing.
* Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina by the day of clinical care.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
Experienced RN Qualifications:
* Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
* If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.
* Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
* One (1) year of nursing experience.
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.