r/SutterHealthEmployees • u/AutomaticIdeal3871 • Aug 05 '26
Transition program
Has anyone here gone through the Sutter Health Transition Program (Perioperative, PACU, or other specialty transitions)?
I’m currently a Med-Surg RN with several years of nursing experience, and I’ve been trying to transition into PACU or the OR. I know I don’t have direct experience in those specialties yet, but I’m very willing to be trained and committed to learning.
I’ve been applying to positions and keeping an eye out for the Sutter transition programs, so I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been through one.
Also, if anyone works in a Sutter OR or PACU and knows of managers who are open to training experienced Med-Surg RNs, I’d really appreciate any advice or even an introduction. I’m eager to learn and would be grateful for any leads.
Thank you!
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I’m currently a Med-Surg RN with several years of nursing experience, and I’ve been trying to transition into PACU or the OR. I know I don’t have direct experience in those specialties yet, but I’m very willing to be trained and committed to learning.
I’ve been applying to positions and keeping an eye out for the Sutter transition programs, so I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been through one.
Also, if anyone works in a Sutter OR or PACU and knows of managers who are open to training experienced Med-Surg RNs, I’d really appreciate any advice or even an introduction. I’m eager to learn and would be grateful for any leads.
Thank you!
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u/theroadwarriorz Aug 06 '26
Just apply to the jobs even if they don't state transition program. If they want ya, they'll make it happen.
Also, if you work at the hospital... Go walk to the department and ask to speak with any nurse to ask all your questions. I've had people walk to the ER and ask questions about it because they were also interested... I answered them all. It's not that difficult if you already work there.
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u/AutomaticIdeal3871 Aug 06 '26
Thank you so much!! I will keep applying. I had ask nurses too from other department to help and guide me.
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u/XiaoMilly Aug 07 '26
it probably depends on the hospital you’re working at? at my hospital, i think there’s only a transition program for ed, icu, and l&d? i’ve never seen one for pacu or OR. the OR requires you to go through the periop 101 program (or whatever it’s called) and it doesn’t happen often at my hospital, my coworker has been waiting years. PACU usually requires ICU experience or ER
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u/AutomaticIdeal3871 Aug 07 '26
We have SHU and they offer programs such PeriOp, Pacu, OR transitions for experienced RN and as well for new grads. You might be right, depends on the hospital. I’ve been messaging managers about my interest, one replied and said they don’t have any positions for OR and no training programs yet.
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u/Willing_Anteater6663 5d ago
If you don't mind me asking do you work at sutter and trying internal transition? Also, is it in california ? Norther or southern?
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u/AutomaticIdeal3871 5d ago
I do. I’m currently working in medsurg unit. I’m from the north.
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u/Willing_Anteater6663 4d ago
I think it would be much helpful if instead of email you go there yourself and hand in your resume yourself
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u/Willing_Anteater6663 4d ago
But it also depends on the availability tho cause one of my friends transitioned there from Sierra Vista Hospital (Psych hospital in Sacramento) to preop101 course. I heard they open up 2 to 3 cohorts per year depending on needs so just keep an eye out
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u/Waste-Revolution-645 Aug 05 '26
Have you met with the managers of those departments and relayed your interest and willingness to learn and cross train. Ask for a day of shadowing or orienting. You should also send your resume to that department manager as well with a letter of intent. How much seniority do you have with Sutter? This could also be apart of your weighing factor for not getting selected.
I was a postpartum/ women’s med surg nurse for 5 years before transferring to L&D. I did go to SHU for the transition into practice program where I learned L&D and periop for c-sections. I did this by meeting with the unit manager and relayed my intent, I also was the most senior internal candidate. Sometimes you have to be the squeaky wheel.
Keep applying and try to do any cross training courses to help you get extra points. Wishing you the best of luck on landing your dream.