Operating Room Circulating RN
Newberg, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Newberg, Oregon
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR) Circulating RN
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: OR Circulating RN (maternity leave coverage starting mid-March)
• Float between units as needed
• On-call required: 1 weekend every 5-6 weeks, 1 night every week
• Weekend on-call required
• No block schedules required
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1 in OR
• Ability to scrub helpful but not required
• Must have a vehicle for assignment
• Floating may include other units and facilities within the region

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care / Level IV Trauma Center
• Total Beds: 60
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year (1Y/1st timer accepted)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as applicable
• Other certifications may be required based on unit and clinical track (e.g., Chemotherapy, EFM, CPI)
• State RN license and NURSYS verification required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator Fit Testing (Fit Mask) required for travel starts after 2/5/2024, updated annually
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Providence Health and Services - Oregon and regional WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Core regulatory modules
  • Specialty-specific modules for OR and float pool
  • Epic training modules (required within a week of orientation)
• Float Policy Acknowledgement required (may float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance)
• Vehicle required for assignment and floating between facilities
• Badge photo required for ID

Work Schedule and Floating

• Floating between multiple Providence facilities in Oregon and nearby locations (Milwaukie, Newberg, Portland, Hood River, Willamette Falls, Seaside, Saint Vincent)
• Floating to Seaside includes additional incentives and hotel accommodations for consecutive shifts
• On-call shifts include 1 weekend every 5-6 weeks and 1 night every week

Summary

This is a travel/contract OR Circulating RN position in Newberg, Oregon, covering maternity leave for approximately 13 weeks. The role requires 1 year of OR nursing experience, flexibility to float between units and facilities, and compliance with Providence Health and Services' extensive credentialing, training, and health requirements. The position includes on-call responsibilities and requires a vehicle for travel between facilities.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and hiring manager information.