Operating Room Registered Nurse
Burbank, CA
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Burbank, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Details

• Acute Care Hospital setting with 392 staffed beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1
• Call requirement: 4-6 calls in a 6-week period, including weekends

  • Weekday call hours: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
  • Weekend call hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Weekend work only required when picking up call shifts
• Floating between like units may be required at manager’s discretion
• Open to block scheduling per manager discretion
• Free parking available
• Charting system: Meditech
• Scrub color: Any

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) Circulate experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, IV Certification, MAB, NIH Stroke, CPI) may be required based on unit and clinical track
• Verification of certifications required through credentialing system

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates (except Radiation Therapists at this location), updated annually
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates

Background and Screening

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Drug screen (9 panel) within 12 months of start
• Education verification required for nursing degree
• State-specific background checks and registries as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search)
• Work history verification required if exceptions to references are requested

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Float policy acknowledgement may be required

Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Guaranteed hours with facility able to call off once per two-week pay period
• Return travelers with less than 30-day gap may have some background and drug screen waivers
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions must be included at time of submission

This position offers a structured day shift in a busy acute care operating room with a manageable call schedule and opportunities for block scheduling. It requires a minimum of 2 years RN experience, current California RN licensure, and standard healthcare certifications and immunizations.