Operating Room RN
Atlanta, GA
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Days

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Unit & Job Details

• Service lines include Bariatrics, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics.
• Floating within facility/scope of practice and to outpatient areas as needed.
• Weekend and call schedules are variable and will be discussed during the interview.
• No holiday time off (RTO) approved during blackout dates: 11/23–11/29 and 12/21–1/3.
• Maximum time off (RTO) allowed is 7 days.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of Operating Room experience prior to travel.
• Must have experience in Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics.
• Unit requires at least 3 years of experience; first-time travelers are not accepted.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Minimum 4 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Neurology, Transplant, OB/GYN, and Orthopedics

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling.
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final manager approval.
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and other standard checks. Cannot start with background pending.
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start (not required by client but by agency).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable. Cannot start with results pending.
• TB testing (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months of start; if past positive, additional documentation and negative chest x-ray within 6 months required. TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations required or documented proof:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella.
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination.
  • TDAP highly recommended but not required; declination form available if needed.
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31).

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within the last 12 months.
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Two clinical references required.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start.

Notes

• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for an 8-week assignment).
• No clinical remediation allowed for competency exams, but online remediation is permitted.
• Privileging and vaccine declination forms apply only to specific surgical assistant specialties and are not relevant for this RN role.

This position is ideal for experienced Operating Room RNs with a strong background in multiple surgical specialties and who meet all compliance and certification requirements.