Operating Room Registered Nurse
Midland, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Midland, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Start date within the next 3-4 weeks
• Experience needed in General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Trauma, and ENT
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Call required
• Schedule is variable and will change weekly; no set days guaranteed
• Block schedule not approved
• Variable shifts to be discussed during interview (options include 3x12-hour shifts or 4x10-hour shifts with rotating days off and call)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for OR RN roles unless otherwise specified by recruiter
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Preferred for pediatric areas
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required as applicable (e.g., Antepartum, L&D, NICU)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required for Trauma/ER areas
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Preferred for Labor & Delivery
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for all clinical positions
• State RN License – Valid Texas RN license required
• NURSYS Verification – Required within 30 days of start

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal History Search required within 30 days prior to start
• Texas Employee Misconduct Registry and Employability Status Check required within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for specialized areas (e.g., Cath Lab, CVOR, L&D)
• Confidentiality and security agreements must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Drug screening required (negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation)
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• N95 Fit Test required within 1 year of start (PAPR not accepted)
• TB screening (negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months) or chest x-ray if positive
• Immunizations required: TDAP (within 10 years), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (all with positive titer or vaccination documentation)
• Flu vaccination or agency declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• General competency exam and age-specific competency exam required within 1 year of start
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and call requirements
• References: 2 references required within 3 years of start
• Employment application or resume required

This position is ideal for an experienced OR RN comfortable with variable schedules and multiple specialty areas including trauma and pediatrics. Compliance with extensive background checks, certifications, and health requirements is mandatory.