Operating Room Registered Nurse
Martinsburg, WV
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: OR RN - West Virginia (Martinsburg)

Position Overview

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Shift Length: 8-hour shifts (also available 10- and 12-hour shifts with varied start times, primarily day/evening)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: 3 years of OR nursing experience required (higher end of 2-3 years stated)
• Prior Travel Experience: 2-3 previous travel assignments required
• Preferred Experience: Orthopedic and Neurosurgery experience preferred

Certifications Required

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS
• PALS

Work Environment & Unit Details

• Unit: Main Operating Room (Cost Center 72)
• Number of Suites: 14
• Average Cases per Day: 28 cases/day plus 5 add-ons (including same-day surgery cases)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1
• EMR System: EPIC
• Charge Nurse Coverage: Yes, 7am - 7pm (charge nurses may circulate if needed)
• OR Techs: Present, with BLS required; CST certification preferred but not required
• Scrubs: Provided for RNs and OR Techs
• Telemetry: RNs are not required to interpret strips; anesthesia handles this
• Ventilator Use: Yes, with Respiratory Therapist in-house 24/7
• Pharmacy: Available 24/7 with Omnicell system

Call and Weekend Requirements

• RN Weekend On-Call: One weekend day per month, 7am - 7pm
• CST Weekend On-Call: One weekend day per month, 7am - 7pm
• RN Weeknight On-Call: One weeknight per month, 7pm - 7am
• CST Weeknight On-Call: One weeknight per month, 7pm - 7am
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes (if >20 minutes away, must stay on site)
• Holidays: No holiday call required

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 3 shifts of floor-specific orientation
• Scheduling: No self-scheduling for travelers; block scheduling allowed if it meets unit needs
• Floating: No floating required, except occasional float to outpatient surgery center as needed

Typical Cases

• All surgical cases except open heart surgery
• Common cases include neurosurgery/spine, total joint replacements, open fractures, general surgery, ENT
• Vascular cases expected to start in August

Additional Notes

• Scrubbing by RNs is a plus but not required
• Techs handle room turnover and housekeeping duties (no aids or housekeeping staff)
• Typically run 7-8 ORs simultaneously with a 2:1 tech-to-RN ratio
• Surgeon on-call hours: Weekdays 7pm - 7am; weekends 7pm Friday - 7am Monday
• Respiratory Therapists bring vented patients to OR and maintain them in PACU
• No IV team on site
• Must disclose any background issues at time of submission
• Driver’s license address must be outside 50 miles from the facility

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with prior travel assignments looking for a structured, well-supported surgical environment with a variety of cases and consistent call requirements.