Operating Room Nurse Internship

Role Overview

This internship trains licensed Registered Nurses, including new graduates and those from non-surgical backgrounds, to become perioperative nurses in the operating room.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients pre-surgery and provide education about procedures
• Prepare patients for surgery, manage assessments, medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical protocols, including briefing, time-outs, and debriefings
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies, delivering high-quality care
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions during shifts
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and follow-up care
• Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams, applying critical thinking and leadership skills
• Complete all course assignments, assessments, and meet professionalism standards for program completion

Qualifications & Skills

• Active RN license in good standing (Tennessee or Kentucky)
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience in any specialty
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of start
• Strong communication, assessment, and clinical skills

Program Details

A 5-month blended-learning program combining didactic, online, lab, and clinical components. Participants work five 8-hour days, with clinical hours at their hired facility, progressing toward independent practice. Certification eligibility and future career pathways in perioperative nursing are supported through this program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Wellbeing support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Education assistance
• Additional perks to support employees' personal and professional growth