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

About the role

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet patient and family needs
• Assist the health care team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort
• Provide direction, education, and begin to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level
• Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care
• Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions

Schedule

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.

RN Interns 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.

Licensure & Certification

Required 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)

Required for continued employment

N/A

Experience

Required

N/A

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

Preferred

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Scope of Practice

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 for: time/schedule changes, legal issues, directed care which deviates from standard, identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Additional Requirements

• RN Interns work all three shifts, weekends and holidays
• Individual shift rotation and schedules established with Nurse Manager/Practice Manager
• Schedules may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements

Age-Specific Groups Served

As appropriate based on unit assignment

Physical Requirements

Physical

• Lifting 50-100 lbs
• 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

• 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.