Operating Room RN
Avon, OH
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Avon, Ohio

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM), Monday-Saturday variable

Required Experience

• Minimum of 18 months recent OR experience.
• Must have 18 months permanent OR experience prior to travel.

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation.
• Other certifications (not required for this role but relevant for other specialties):

  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC (preferred but not required for OR).
• State License verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.

References & History

• One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty applying for is required (Charge RN references accepted).
• Two references from employment within one year of start required (Manager, ANM, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director).
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, including at least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting and similar area to assignment.

Work Requirements

• Traveler must work at least every other holiday.
• Pass fail ECG & medication testing completed onsite during orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts).

Background Checks & Compliance

• Background check required prior to start; must be updated annually and after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract.
• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending but must complete prior to start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later).
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31).

Orientation & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome.
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided for orientation testing.
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing required (except OR RNs).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Must have permanent Ohio or compact state license in hand before starting.
• Must be able to work variable Monday-Saturday schedule.
• Must be able to pass ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate tests during orientation.
• Must work at least every other holiday.

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with strong perioperative skills and a commitment to compliance and patient safety.