Operating Room Registered Nurse
San Francisco, CA
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Days

Operating Room Registered Nurse - San Francisco, CA (Travel/Contract)

Job Details

• Location: San Francisco, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (6:45 AM - 5:15 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Float: Ability to float to other facilities within the system
• Locals Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Minimum of 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Experience in Orthopedics, ENT Surgery, and Ophthalmology

Job Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub in the OR, particularly in orthopedic and other surgical specialties listed above
• Float to other facilities as needed

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including specific county and nationwide checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript
• Sex offender search as required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved masks required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations accepted except medical exemptions)
• Two negative TB tests required (one within 1 year, one within 3 months of start) or chest X-ray if positive TB history
• Required immunizations or titers with documentation for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines; history of disease not accepted)
• Standard 9-panel drug test (excluding THC) within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years
• Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with passing score of 80% or higher within 1 year of start
• Unit-specific competency exam with passing score of 80% or higher within 12 months of start
• Core training parts I, II, and III with passing scores of 80% or higher, updated annually
• Pass/fail Telemetry exam on first day of orientation (specific to certain units)
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for all RNs

Additional Requirements

• Completed references must be submitted at time of application
• Current and valid government-issued photo ID matching professional license (driver’s license, state ID, or US passport)
• Updated resume including last 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps of 30 days or more
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Employment history verification for 7 years (attestations considered case-by-case, not accepted for most recent employment)

Important Notes

• Candidates must review and initial facility-specific policies including COVID-19 preparedness, parking, uniform, and cybersecurity awareness prior to start
• Learning modules must be completed before Day 1 for Tuesday starts; other start days complete during orientation
• Fit testing can be completed onsite as a last resort with prior appointment
• Religious and medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccination require advance approval and documentation
• Pass/fail Telemetry exam includes ECG knowledge and medication administration; calculators are not allowed during the test

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Operating Room RN with strong orthopedic scrubbing skills, working day shifts in a major medical center in San Francisco. Candidates must hold a current CA RN license, BSN, and required certifications, with at least 3 years of OR experience. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and competency testing is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.