Clinical Nurse- Perioperative Transition Program (PTP): January 18th Start

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

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. 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: 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.

Applicants are required to complete an application and attend one of the designated information sessions to be considered for this opportunity. Information sessions will take place at the Valdez Auditorium on the TGH Davis Islands campus on 10/26/2026 from 3:00pm-5:00pm, 10/29/2026 from 10:00am-12:00pm & 11/2/2026 from 5:00pm-7:00pm . Registration is required, please use the link below to register for one of the mandatory information sessions below:

PTP Information Session Registration – Fill out form

The Ideal Candidate

• 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 6:30 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
• Department and shift to be determined at end of program by Surgical Services Leadership.
• Must live within, or otherwise maintain the ability to report to, the hospital within 30 minutes to meet call requirements.