Bridge to Operating Room Registered Nurse, Dayshift 40HRS, Temple University Hospital
About The Position
The Bridge to the Operating Room program is a paid 6-month training program (March 2026 start date) for EXPERIENCED Registered Nurses (RNs) to learn the fundamentals of nursing practice in the surgical environment. All candidates MUST HAVE 1 year of previous RN experience with interest in becoming a long-term Operating Room nurse to be considered. This training program combines the Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) online didactic learning platform, with lectures, clinical skills labs, simulation training, immersive experiences, and clinical shifts with a preceptor to prepare the RN for working in the OR. Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of training, the nurses are paired with preceptors, spending time in each of the surgical specialties offered at their location of hire. The goal of the Bridge to the Operating Room program is to prepare the RN to function independently in the operating room. Note: This is a paid, full-time program. Candidate will work an 8-hour dayshift, Monday-Friday until the training is complete. During the first 6 months of training, there will be NO weekend work and NO on-call. Once moved into your full-time position, the staff member will join the Operating Room (OR) on-call rotation per department requirements. Job Description - RN Staff/Clinical Nurse Assesses, implements, and evaluates care needed by assigned patients under the direction of the licensed physician. The RN is knowledgeable about principles, theories, current methods and techniques of nursing practice. Using the nursing process, the RN collaborates with the patient, patient's family member(s)/significant others, professional peers and other members of the health care team to individualize patient care. Directs nursing support staff in the provision of patient care according to the standards of nursing practice, administrative and departmental policies and procedures. Professional education, training or additional certifications may be required by specialty area.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing - Required
- PA Registered Nurse License - Required
- Basic Life Support - Required
- Multi State Compact RN License - Required
- 1 year experience in area of clinical specialty - Preferred
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
- 1 year experience in area of clinical specialty - Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assesses, implements, and evaluates care needed by assigned patients under the direction of the licensed physician.
- Knowledgeable about principles, theories, current methods and techniques of nursing practice.
- Collaborates with the patient, patient's family member(s)/significant others, professional peers and other members of the health care team to individualize patient care.
- Directs nursing support staff in the provision of patient care according to the standards of nursing practice, administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
