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NorthShore

Research Summer Intern-Surgery

Evanston, IL · On-site

$17 - $23.80/hr

Undergrad Summer Research Intern * Location: Evanston, IL (onsite) * Full Time/Part Time: ... The Endeavor Health Department of Comprehensive Abdominal Wall Health and Hernia Service Surgery ...

Community Memorial Healthcare

Nursing Intern

Ventura, CA · On-site

$27 - $28/hr

Post Surgical Position Overview: The Nurse Intern I/II delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing ...

Community Memorial Healthcare

Nursing Intern

Ventura, CA · On-site

$27 - $28/hr

Post Surgical Position Overview: The Nurse Intern I/II delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing ...

Community Memorial Healthcare

Nursing Intern

Ventura, CA · On-site

$27 - $28/hr

Post Surgical Position Overview: The Nurse Intern I/II delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing ...

North Vista Hospital

Pharmacy Intern

North Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

... care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical ... Responsibilities The Pharmacy Intern assists the Pharmacist in the support of the drug distribution ...

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North Vista Hospital

Pharmacy Intern

North Las Vegas, NV

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

... care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical ... Responsibilities The Pharmacy Intern assists the Pharmacist in the support of the drug distribution ...

Prime Healthcare

Pharmacy Intern

North Las Vegas, NV

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

... care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical ... The Pharmacy Intern assists the Pharmacist in the support of the drug distribution systems ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern surgeon in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Intern surgeons are medical school graduates in their first year of postgraduate training, often called the internship or preliminary year, within a surgical residency program. They work under the supervision of senior residents and attending surgeons, performing basic patient care tasks, assisting in surgeries, and learning the fundamentals of surgical practice. This year is critical for gaining hands-on experience and developing the clinical skills necessary for a career in surgery.

What is the difference between Intern Surgeon vs Surgical Resident?

AspectIntern SurgeonSurgical Resident
CredentialsMedical degree (MD or DO), medical licenseMedical degree, licensed, in residency training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, supervised surgical settingsHospitals, surgical wards, operating rooms, under supervision
Job RoleAssists in surgeries, learns surgical procedures, limited responsibilitiesPerforms surgeries under supervision, gains advanced surgical skills
DurationTypically 1 year (post-medical school internship)Several years (general surgery residency is 3-7 years)

Intern Surgeons are medical graduates in their initial training year, focusing on assisting and learning basic surgical procedures. Surgical Residents are more advanced trainees, performing surgeries under supervision, and gaining comprehensive surgical expertise. The main difference lies in experience level, responsibilities, and training duration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Intern Surgeon, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Intern Surgeon, you need a medical degree, completion of an internship program, and a solid grounding in surgical principles and patient care. Familiarity with surgical instruments, operating room protocols, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure set standout intern surgeons apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring patient safety, supporting surgical teams, and building a foundation for advanced surgical training.

What are some common challenges faced by intern surgeons during their first year, and how can they effectively manage them?

Intern surgeons often encounter challenges such as adjusting to the fast-paced hospital environment, managing long hours, and balancing clinical duties with ongoing learning. Time management and prioritization skills are crucial, as interns may need to handle multiple patients and urgent situations simultaneously. Seeking guidance from senior residents and attending surgeons, asking questions, and participating actively in team rounds can help interns adapt more quickly and provide better patient care. Building strong communication skills and developing a supportive network within the surgical team are also important for managing stress and continuous learning.
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Surgical Tech Intern II

Major Health Partners

Shelbyville, IN • On-site

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Major Health Partners rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Surgical Technology Intern II

The Surgical Technology Intern II provides intra-operative care to selected patients by assisting the surgical team and surgical support teams during and between operative procedures. This position gives the opportunity to work with experienced surgical technicians in a dynamic, real-life, supportive clinical environment under the supervision of an experienced certified Surgical Technician. Assists in cleaning and setting up of the surgical suites before and after a surgical procedure. Assists in opening sterile supplies and applies all the rules and regulations of sterility. Helps with outdates, pulling case supplies, and stocking projects. Assists intra-op staff by retrieving needed supplies from downstairs as well as takes care of dropping case carts off in decontamination. Assists with anesthesia related supplies, refilling gases, and changing filters. Assists with endoscopy cases under the direct supervision of an experienced certified Surgical Technician. Helps set up injection set ups under the direct supervision of an experienced Surgical Technician. Begins to show understanding of concepts of sterility by scrubbing in and assisting with holding retractors under the direct supervision of an experienced Surgical Technician.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Professional Technical Skills: Experience gained through an approved accredited Certified Surgical Tech (CST) program plus an appropriate period of hospital orientation in the Surgical area
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technician program spring semester.
  • Must have at least a 70% attendance record while attending college courses
  • Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Intern will sign up to work a minimum of 16 hours of buddy call a month once clinicals are 3-4 days a week.
  • Throughout the spring session of school, the intern will come to work from 1pm to 5pm on Monday afternoons to assist in the running of injection rooms under direct supervision of a CST.
  • Throughout the spring session of school, the intern will also come to work as the case load permits from 1pm to 5pm to assist in the endoscopy suites.
  • Scheduled school clinical hours will allow for interns to be assigned to new cases outside of the above stated cases under the direct supervision of their preceptor.
  • Intern will be available to work 40 hours/week over interim summer break (approximately 3-week break) with the availability to sign up over spring break if desired.
  • Once the summer session of school begins, the intern will not have a weekly requirement for work hours, but the buddy call requirement still stands as stated above.
  • CPR Certification must be currently held or obtained upon acceptance into Internship role
  • Other Skills or Requirements: N/A
  • Skilled to Care for Certain Age-Related Patient Groups (incumbents will be skilled in the care of the following patient groups):
    • Does not apply
    • Adolescence (13-17 years)
    • X All age groups
    • Infants (0-1 year)
    • Geriatric (65+ years)
    • Pediatric/Early Childhood (1-12 years)
    • Adult (18-64 years)
  • The surgical technician is skilled to care for all age groups to be able to make correct decisions on proper instrument size and suture size. They will be under the direction of the surgeon and/or circulating nurse.

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