Periop 101 Internship - New Grads and Experienced RNs

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Medical Center offers a perioperative nursing internship to prepare registered nurses for entry-level practice in intraoperative care. The program features didactic online modules, a preceptored clinical experience, and rotations through multiple OR services.

Start date is January 18, 2027. New grads may apply if NCLEX-RN is passed before start. This is a full-time position with orientation, followed by on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• State of Vermont RN license or compact licensure required, or graduate nurse license-eligible for the first time.
• AORN perioperative training and internship experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through ENT/Dental, Plastics, General, GYN, GU, daVinci Robotics, CVT, Ortho, and Neuro during internship.
• Support intraoperative care as a circulating RN in the OR.
• Complete Periop 101 certification and participate in on-call rotations.
• Orientation includes an AORN Periop 101 Test at week 21; buddy calls begin at week 23.

Skills

RN license required

Perioperative nursing

Education

Vermont RN license or compact licensure

Job description

This opportunity is open to new graduate RNs and experienced RNs who do not have experience in the OR.

Course Description

UVM Medical Center offers a perioperative nursing course developed by The Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN). The purpose of this course is to prepare the registered nurse for entry level practice in perioperative nursing with a focus on intraoperative care. The course consists of a didactic online web-based learning modules along with a preceptored clinical experience. Emphasis will be placed on performing functions directly related to circulating in the operating room. A rotation through various services (ENT/Dental, Plastics, General, GYN, GU, daVinci Robotics, CVT, Ortho, and Neuro) occurs during this internship. Upon successful completion of the AORN web based course, the intern will receive a certificate of completion and 41.7 CEUs.

Education

State of Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license required or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required, or a graduate nurse who is license-eligible for the first time.

Additional Information

• The start date of this program is January 18th, 2027.
• For new grads: NCLEX- RN must be passed prior to the start of the program.
• This is a full time, plus call, position once orientation is complete. No per diem or part time hours will be granted.
• Periop 101 RNs will orient to the Main Campus and Fanny Allen Campus Operating Rooms.
• Orientation will include an AORN Periop 101 Test at week 21. Completion of Periop 101 Certification will be issued, and orientation will continue.
• Buddy call begins at week 23 of orientation. Call is assigned by management and a 30-minute proximity to UVMMC is required while on call.