Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ann Arbor, MI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Backfill position requiring strong skills in surgical services.
• Preferred 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1.5 years in screening.
• Required clinical strengths (rated 3s and 4s) in:

  • Thoracic
  • ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)
  • Neuro
  • Oral surgery

Work Environment & Responsibilities

• Surgical services include:

  • Adult Neurosurgery
  • Adult Otolaryngology
  • Adult Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Adult Thoracic (excluding transplant)
  • Adult Spine (Neuro and Ortho)
• Part of a Level 1 trauma center with advanced specialty care and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1
• Med system: Pyxis
• On-call requires a 30-minute response time; call is divided by service specialties for circulator and scrub roles. At least one team is always in-house.
• Scrubs provided.

Licensure & Certifications

• Michigan nursing license required in-hand.
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified, no certificates of completion accepted. Must maintain valid card throughout assignment.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified, as applicable.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required only for specific pediatric units (not required for this position).
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as applicable.
• Pass/fail competency testing (EKG/Medication) required for ICU, PACU, Tele units; educators available for support.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience preferred, with at least 1.5 years in screening.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation pay provided for first week (24-36 hours at discretion).
• Two supervisory references required (charge nurse references not accepted).
• Flu vaccination is mandatory starting 10/31/2025 through Winter 2026 with no exemptions allowed (medical or religious). Egg-free vaccine available for allergies.
• COVID vaccination no longer required.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 30 days of start, including all counties lived/worked, sex offender, nationwide checks. Annual renewal required.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and updated annually.
• Government-issued photo ID required.
• I9 and E-Verify or attestation required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (N95 masks accepted). Annual renewal required.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; if past positive, clear chest X-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted. Annual renewal required.
• Seasonal flu vaccine required annually with strict compliance deadlines.

Additional Notes

• Facility-specific documents and agreements must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, code of conduct, sexual harassment policy).
• Candidates must complete required orientation paperwork within 3 weeks of start to avoid removal from assignment.
• Badge and pager return policies apply at assignment end to avoid fees.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, specialty surgical environment within a leading Level 1 trauma center. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, and health compliance standards.