Perioperative RN Residency — OR Leadership Track

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Observation time in the O.R.

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, invites qualified RNs to join the Perioperative Program starting October 2026. The role oversees care for patients undergoing operative procedures and requires completion of two training phases totaling 30 months with a full-time commitment of 4,160 hours in OR.

The program emphasizes licensure, on-call flexibility, and growth through structured training and mentorship within the operating room team.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN from an NLN-accredited school.
• Current LA RN license.
• BLS required or obtained during orientation.
• ALS required or obtained within first 6 months.
• ILCOR courses accepted with manikin check-off.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures.
• Direct and supervise the surgical team during perioperative care.
• Complete two phases of training totaling 30 months.
• Maintain full-time employment for 24 consecutive months after Phase One.
• Be available for flexible shifts and on-call as required.

Skills

RN license

BLS/ALS certification

Acute care nursing

Education

RN license from LA NLN-accredited school

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, invites qualified RNs to join the Perioperative Program starting October 2026. The role oversees care for patients undergoing operative procedures and requires completion of two training phases totaling 30 months with a full-time commitment of 4,160 hours in OR.

The program emphasizes licensure, on-call flexibility, and growth through structured training and mentorship within the operating room team.