Registered Nurse - Periop Training Program

Position: Registered Nurse - Periop 101 Training Program - November 2026
** Why Mayo Clinic*
* Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)  - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future.

And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

** Benefits Highlights*
* + Medical:
Multiple plan options.

+ Dental:
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

+ Vision:
Affordable plan with national network.

+ Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

+ Retirement:
Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

** Responsibilities*
* *** Please note, this position will be posted from 12:00am EST on 8/26/26 through 12:00am EST on 8/29/26.*
* The Perioperative 101 Nursing Program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for a nursing career in the operating room. This program provides the high-quality didactic and clinical experiences needed to help you become a well-rounded, fully competent circulating perioperative registered nurse with foundational scrub skills. The Perioperative RN coordinates the surgical team in all aspects of OR activities, provides for optimum perioperative nursing care and functions as the patient's advocate.

A selection committee will carefully review each candidate's completed application and supporting documentation before the pre-screening and interview process will begin. Upon acceptance into the program, candidates will be paid an RN OR hourly rate and are benefit eligible as of day 1 of employment. Candidates who complete the program will be awarded contact hours from the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and be eligible to take the Perioperative Certification exam after completing two years of perioperative nursing.

The RN in the Operating Room circulates, scrubs and coordinates the surgical team in all aspects of OR activities, providing for optimum perioperative nursing care to patients. Our state-of-the-art hospital in Jacksonville includes 34 operating rooms that include an IMRI OR suite and a dedicated endovascular OR suite. We use the best, most modern equipment and advanced technologies to create an environment that merges the art of healing with the science of medicine.

Clinical competency to include, but not limited to, guidelines and standards of care, policies and procedures; patient and staff safety policy and procedures; technical preparation, operation and care of equipment. Understands team concept in working with others. Possesses ability to prioritize in dealing with the needs of the surgical team during a case. Ability to function under stress and pressure. Professional attitude and sense of confidentiality.

Stands and walks almost continuously during work schedule. Transportation of audiovisual equipment. Moderate to heavy lifting. Exposure to cuts, burns, bio-hazardous materials.

Periop 101 program opportunities may include:  Plastics/Eyes, ENT/Pain, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, GYN, Urology, and General Surgery.

The tentative start date for the program is November 2, 2026. Please note, this position will only be posted through 12:00am EST on 8/29/26.

Relocation is offered for those outside of a 70-mile radius.

** A 30-month commitment to Mayo Clinic is requested if an offer is accepted for this training program.*
* *** Qualified applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance to campus to meet 45-minute on-call requirement.*
* ** In order to be considered for the program, please submit the following documents:*
* 1.  
** completed application*
* 2.  
** a minimum of 1 professional (not peer) letter of recommendation, preferably from a healthcare setting, but can be from a non-clinical position. Recommendations will be accepted from clinical instructors, supervisors, nurse educators, charge nurses, preceptors, physicians, team leads, or other formal/informal supervisors. If internal to Mayo Clinic, please do not request this from your current Nurse Manager.*
* 3.  
** a letter of interest to describe why you'd like to pursue this position at Mayo Clinic*
* 4.  
** a current and updated resume; please include clinicals if recently graduated*
* 5.  
** if currently employed at Mayo Clinic, please submit your past 2 performance appraisals in addition to the aforementioned documents.*
* _
* During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording.

The complete…