Periop 101 Internship - New Grads and Experienced RNs

About the role

This opportunity is open to new graduate RNs and experienced RNs who do not have prior operating‑room experience. UVM Medical Center offers a perioperative nursing course developed by the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) that prepares registered nurses for entry‑level practice in perioperative nursing with a focus on intraoperative care. The program combines didactic online web‑based learning modules with a preceptored clinical experience, emphasizing functions directly related to circulating in the operating room. Interns rotate through a variety of surgical services, including ENT/Dental, Plastics, General, GYN, GU, daVinci Robotics, CVT, Ortho, and Neuro. Upon successful completion of the AORN web‑based course, participants receive a certificate of completion and 41.7 CEUs.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulating nurse functions in the operating room.

Requirements

• Current State of Vermont Registered Nurse license, or compact licensure recognized by Vermont, or be a graduate nurse who is license‑eligible for the first time.
• For new graduates, the NCLEX‑RN must be passed prior to the program start date.
• Program start date: January 18, 2027.

Qualifications

• Open to new graduate RNs and experienced RNs with no prior OR experience.

Benefits

• Certificate of completion from the AORN Perioperative Nursing course.
• 41.7 continuing education units (CEUs).
• AORN Perioperative 101 Certification upon successful completion.

Schedule

This is a full‑time position that includes call responsibilities after orientation is complete; no per diem or part‑time hours are offered. Orientation includes an AORN Periop 101 Test at week 21 and buddy call begins at week 23. Call assignments are made by management and require the employee to be within a 30‑minute proximity to UVMMC while on call.