Operating Room RN – ENT & Ophthalmology
Charlotte, NC
Wayward Medical
5x8 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Job Summary

• Fast-paced Ambulatory Surgery Center specializing in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and Eye surgeries with 6 operating rooms.
• Patient age groups include infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Average daily census: 45 patients; 6 rooms/beds.
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM), 40 hours per week.
• No call or weekend requirements.
• Float to other Charlotte area ASCs rarely required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in an outpatient setting.
• ENT surgery experience.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric general OR experience.
• Bronchoscopy and ophthalmology surgical skills (cataract extraction/implant, corneal transplant, eye trauma, glaucoma surgery, vitrectomy).
• Pediatric ophthalmology skills including eye trauma.
• Familiarity with electrosurgical units and fiber optic light sources/cords.
• Knowledge of infection control and laser safety.

Orientation & Onboarding

• Unit orientation: 40 hours.
• Scrubs provided.
• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs or RTO may lead to cancellation.
• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed for auto-offer.

Patient Population & Diagnoses

• ENT surgeries, cataracts, ocular plastics, head and neck conditions.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background check required within 6 months for clinical candidates.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or documentation of past positive).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella immunizations or titers as per policy.
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement.
• Competency exams including medication test/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG (must pass with 82% or higher), and color blindness testing within 1 year.
• Required facility-specific documents include photo for badge, confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgment, hospital policies acknowledgment, and others as applicable.
• Must complete annual compliance and mandatory education modules as required.
• Physical exam not required for this crisis profile.

Work Environment & Expectations

• No call or weekend shifts.
• Floating to other ambulatory surgery centers in the Charlotte area may be required but is rare.
• Strict adherence to attendance and RTO policies.

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in an ambulatory surgery center focused on ENT and ophthalmology surgeries. Candidates must have at least 2 years of RN experience, with strong ENT surgical skills and the ability to scrub. First-time travelers are accepted if they meet the skill requirements. The role offers a day shift schedule with no call or weekend requirements and includes orientation and scrubs provided. Compliance with immunizations, background checks, and competency exams is mandatory.