Operating Room Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa, CA
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Acute Care Hospital setting with 277 staffed beds
• Must have experience in trauma, neuro, vascular, and ortho due to trauma status
• May need to cover one night shift during the contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Weekend work required
• On-call required: call shared equally every 6 weeks, up to 6-8 shifts including nights, evenings, and weekends (8-hour shifts)
• Floating between like units required
• Variable start times: 7:00 AM or 9:00 AM
• Block scheduling possible at manager’s discretion
• Free parking available
• Charting system: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• Experience in trauma, neurology, vascular surgery, and orthopedics

Certifications (as applicable)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification (verify if required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification (verify if required)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society (verify if required)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit and clinical track

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit mask test required annually (onsite completion possible)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination accepted:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start (updated as needed)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use

Background and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification required for nursing degree (international education requires diploma/transcript)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Additional state-specific background checks and attestations as applicable

Additional Information

• Locals accepted
• No pending licenses accepted
• Must include Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of submission
• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS required
• Epic training modules required and must be completed promptly after orientation

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses with trauma and specialty experience, in a supportive acute care hospital environment.