Operating Room RN - Orthopedics
Charlottesville, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule & Work Details

• Hours:

  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday-Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• General Call: 4-6 call shifts in a 6-week schedule (includes two 12-hour weekend call shifts)
• Scrub and circulate required
• Must have orthopedic scrub and total joint experience
• 50-mile radius rule applies
• Can submit application with Virginia license pending

Experience Requirements

• Level 1 experience required
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required (highest requirement noted)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – ARC and AHA accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA and ARC accepted, required for all candidates except Case Managers, Histo Techs, and MLTs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – ARC, AHA accepted (if applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – AHA, AAP accepted (if applicable)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate) – Required for Chemo, Oncology, and Infusion RNs (ONS/ONCC certificate required)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – ENA accepted (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for certain hospital units (AHA, Apex, or AA CME accepted)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Required for Behavioral Health nurses
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Required as applicable
• Competency Exam – Required

Licensure & Verification

• Virginia state nursing license required (primary source verification within 30 days of start for new and extension contracts)
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs/LPNs within 30 days of start
• Can submit with Virginia license pending

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification required (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
• Abuse Registry Search required only for Behavioral Health and certain units
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit (facility will notify)
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen including Marijuana and Fentanyl, required within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declinations/exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
  • Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations/exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B – Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required or specific antigen titer protocol
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or titer required (declination required if titer negative)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination required (no exemptions/declinations)

Additional Requirements

• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Skills checklist and performance evaluations as applicable
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles (completed onsite if required)
• Various facility-specific forms and screenings must be completed prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Must have orthopedic scrub and total joint experience
• Travel/contract employment type

This position offers a structured schedule with call responsibilities and requires specific orthopedic experience and certifications. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, and compliance standards to qualify.