OR Intern (RN) - Periop 101 - January 2027 Cohort

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Medical Center in downtown Richmond is the health hub of the community and the only academic medical center in the region. This OR RN Intern position integrates technical skills with nursing theory to support patient care, education, and leadership development under the supervision of RN staff.

The internship begins with 5 eight-hour shifts, then may transition to 4 ten-hour or 5 eight-hour day shifts with occasional rotation for trauma exposure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program.
• Enrollment in an accredited BSN program within 24 months of date of hire; completion within 60 months.
• BSN from an accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions under direction of RN in providing patient care, emotional support, nursing in-services, patient conferences, and rounding with physicians and problem solving.
• Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care according to medical orders and an integrated plan of care.
• Administers prescribed medications, recognizing incompatibilities and interactions; participates in unit leadership activities as assigned.

Education

RN nursing program graduate

Enrollment in BSN program within 24 months

BSN degree completed within 60 months

Job description

VCU Medical Center in downtown Richmond is the health hub of an amazing community. As the only academic medical center in the region, we offer access to the most advanced treatments and technologies in the area. Our physicians, nurses, and staff are committed to providing exceptional care. We are the only comprehensive Level I trauma center in Virginia verified in adult, pediatric, and burn trauma care.

From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest. We are inventing better care, one discovery at a time.

The OR RN Intern starts integrating technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. The position assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness and provision of comfort. The role also provides direction, education and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level; delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

The OR RN Intern safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Schedule details

The introduction of the internship would be Monday through Friday, 5 8-hour day shifts for the first few months. Upon completion, there is a transition internally to one of the downtown Operating Rooms (Main, CHoR, or Ambulatory). This is the clinical portion and we strive for schedules to remain on day shift, but could be subject to shift rotations as needed for precepting.

After those weeks, it can be either 4 10-hour or 5 8-hour M-F day shifts. No weekends.

There will be a week where the schedule is all off-shifts so there can be an exposure to trauma cases as well.

Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire

Current RN licensure in Virginia or RN Applicant designation.

RN Applicant position may be occupied only by an eligible candidate who has filed an application for licensure in Virginia or compact state as an RN and may practice nursing in Virginia for a period not to exceed 90 days between completion of the nursing education program and the receipt of the results of the candidate`s first licensing examination.

R.N. Applicant designation must be used when signing official record (Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing Statues and Regulations, VAC 90-20-190 Licensure by examination).

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED: N/A

Experience PREFERRED

Experience as a LPN, nursing assistant or care partner experience in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED

Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program; and Enrollment in an accredited Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing program within 24 months of date of hire; and Successful completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing no later than 5 years (or 60 months) from date of hire

Education/training PREFERRED

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Independent Action(s) Required

Functions under direction of RN in providing patient care, emotional support, nursing in-services, patient conferences, rounding with physicians and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.

Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes, legal issues, directed care which deviates from standard, identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional Position Requirements

RN Intern work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.

Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific Groups Served

As appropriate based on unit assignment

Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)

Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.

Other: describe exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Ranges

OR RN Intern I: $34.00 - $49.50

OR RN Intern II: $34.65 - $51.97

OR RN Intern III: $36.38 - $54.58

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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