Perioperative EXPLORE Program

Our Perioperative EXPLORE Program introduces new nursing graduates and registered nurses without prior perioperative experience to our Pre/Post Unit, Operating Room (OR), and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) departments. Together, with us, you will gain hands-on experience in a variety of surgical cases while being supported by expert clinicians eager to help you gain a head start on your nursing career.

Right now, we have openings for our Perioperative EXPLORE Nursing Program, which features:

• A three-month paid program at Rochester General Hospital
• Complete learning experiences in our pre-operative, operative, and recovery units.
• This immersive program provides hands-on training alongside an experienced nurse preceptor.
• Participate in discussions, simulations, or educational meetings.
• At the successful completion of this three-month paid program, the licensed RN will be hired full-time into one of the perioperative units.
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, day/evenings with minimal scheduled/on-call requirements for nights, weekends & holidays.

To be eligible for the Perioperative EXPLORE Program:

• Valid New York State Registered Nurse license
• New Nursing Graduate
• No previous perioperative experience
• Must live within 30 minutes of Rochester General Hospital to fulfill on call requirements.

The Perioperative EXPLORE Program is offered twelve months a year, allowing you to start whenever you are ready to begin your nursing career path with Rochester Regional Health.

Don’t see a job opportunity listed? Positions for this program will only appear when we are accepting applicants.