Operating Room RN Circulator
Pratt, KS
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel Job - Pratt, Kansas

Position Details

• Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN Circulator)
• Location: Pratt, Kansas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM (40 hours/week)
• Call Requirements: Call every 5th or 6th weekend plus one weekday

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Kansas RN license
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Orthopedics
• Experience in OB/GYN
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Current PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Prior Travel Experience

• Not a first-time traveler (prior travel experience required)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of identity: Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during work hours)
• Background checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Federal criminal felony & misdemeanor check
  • Social Security trace, sex offender registry, DMV search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated every contract renewal)
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 12 months
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to meet physical demands and clearance to work, free of communicable diseases
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or appropriate documentation if previously positive)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via titer or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination
  • Varicella immunity via titer or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine mandatory during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31) unless medically exempt
  • COVID-19 vaccine not required; declination or exemption accepted on facility form
• References: Two professional clinical references required
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable, including pharmacology exam (minimum 80% passing score)
• Completion of facility-specific training modules and acknowledgment of confidentiality and performance standards prior to start

Additional Notes

• Must review and sign confidentiality agreement and standards of performance before starting
• Required to complete facility-specific training videos and modules prior to assignment
• Candidate must review and complete training on restraints, suicide and behavioral risk assessment, and administration of PRN medications before arrival
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgment and annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission training attestations or testing
• Must carry a headshot photo for badge issuance

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with call responsibilities and requires a well-rounded OR nurse with orthopedic, general surgery, and OB experience. Compliance with extensive credentialing, health, and background requirements is mandatory.