Clinical Nurse- Perioperative Transition Program (PTP): Quarterly Starts

We are currently seeking Registered Nurses to participate in our Perioperative Transition Program (PTP) - OR Training Program, starting December 2025!

Our PTP Program offers novice RNs an excellent opportunity to develop intra-operative clinical and professional skills. In this comprehensive program, you will participate in both classroom and OR suite-based training, rotating through various surgical procedures while learning both the scrub and circulating role of an O.R. RN. TGH utilizes the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Periop 101: A Core Curriculum combined with dedicated educators and preceptors to train new perioperative nurses in a structured program.

Please note: RNs selected for this training program will be asked to give a minimum 3-year dedication to OR Nursing at TGH Davis Island Main Campus after successful completion of orientation. Trainees will be placed at either the Davis Island Main Level 1 Trauma OR, 4K Women’s Center OR, Cardiac/Vascular/Transplant OR (CVTOR), or 6K Robotic Center of Excellence OR.

The Ideal Candidate:

You Are:

• Willing to take action and eager to accept new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and passion.
• A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that maintain high standards of nursing care within the organization.
• Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged, using both formal and informal development.
• Approachable and comfortable with diverse groups of people and able to make others comfortable with you.
• An effective communicator, capable of resolving how best to reach different audiences and driving communications based on that understanding.
• Capable of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

You Will:

• In collaboration with the surgical team, provide clinical nursing care to manage a caseload of surgical patients.
• Perform duties under the direction of the Nurse Leader/Charge Nurse.
• Participate in the implementation of clinical support programs and quality assurance activities to ensure optimal care throughout the healthcare continuum.

You Need:

• Florida RN license; BCLS required

• BSN strongly preferred

• 1 – 2 years of Clinical RN experience preferred, but not required

• Previous Surgi-Center experience a plus

Hours:

• Monday-Friday, 8- hour shifts flexed between 7:00 am - 12:00 am, with weekend rotation if needed for clinical experience during the program
• Holiday, weekend, on-call, stay-late coverage upon completion of program
• Shift to be determined at end of program by Surgical Services Leadership.