Description

Relocation and sign-on package of up to $20,000 available for eligible candidates

Build Your Surgical Expertise in One of the Most Advanced OR Environments in the Region

Step into an Operating Room Staff Nurse role that offers far more than routine perioperative care.  

At Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, OR nurses are immersed in a progressive, high-acuity surgical environment where learning is constant, teamwork is essential, and professional growth is expected.

One of the most distinctive aspects of our program is the opportunity for all Operating Room nurses to learn to scrub — expanding clinical skillsets, deepening surgical understanding, and strengthening collaboration within the sterile field.

This dual-circulator and scrub competency model empowers nurses to practice at the top of their license while building highly marketable surgical expertise.

 What It’s Like to Work in the Operating Rooms at Hershey:

Our progressive and innovative surgical team fosters an environment that is challenging, dynamic, and state-of-the-art.

The Operating Room platform includes 34 operating rooms and four procedure rooms, supporting more than 20,000 surgical cases annually.

As part of an academic medical center and Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, nurses are exposed to a wide breadth of surgical complexity and patient populations.

Service lines include:

• General surgery
• Vascular surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Orthopedics
• Otolaryngology
• Transplantation
• Thoracic
• Ophthalmology
• Gynecology
• Urology
• Plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Pediatric surgery

This diverse case mix provides unmatched clinical variety and the ability to continuously expand surgical proficiency.

 Why Penn State Health

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to deliver individualized, innovative, and specialized care.

Our Total Rewards Program includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period, wellness and fitness programs, generous paid time off and parental leave, retirement and income protection benefits, competitive compensation, tuition reimbursement, recognition programs, and extensive learning and development resources.

 Why Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level I Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and tertiary care provider.

As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, we are proud to foster a culture grounded in Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. Our operating room nurses are supported through specialty certification pathways, continuing education, leadership development, and long-term career advancement opportunities.

 You Take Care of Them. We’ll Take Care of You.

State-of-the-art surgical technology, expansive learning opportunities, and a culture committed to clinical excellence define the Operating Room experience at Penn State Health. Our people are what make our care award-winning.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class, including disability or veteran status. All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate to the role.

 About Central Pennsylvania:

Living in Hershey and Central Pennsylvania offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and quality of life. Known for its safe, family-friendly communities, excellent schools, and affordable cost of living, the region provides a lifestyle that’s increasingly hard to find. Residents enjoy scenic beauty year-round with access to walking trails, state parks, and outdoor recreation, while also benefiting from convenient proximity to major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Hershey itself offers unique local charm—from Hersheypark and live entertainment at Hersheypark Stadium to locally loved spots like The Englewood and Troegs Independent Brewing. It’s a place where you can build a meaningful career while truly enjoying life outside of work.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania or holds a multistate RN license through the Nurse Licensure Compact
AHA BLS prior to end of orientation

Penn State Health requires all registered nurses hired after July 1, 2015 to enroll in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program within one year of hire and complete the degree within four years (not applicable to those hired prior to June 30, 2015).

Candidates must have prior Operating Room experience or be enrolled in (or have successfully completed) the Hershey Medical Center Perioperative Course Program

At least 1-year Operating Room experience preferred