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.