Operating Room RN
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
2x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Part-time position requiring 24 hours per week, working Saturdays and Sundays only.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Provide safe, age-appropriate patient care as part of the patient care team.
• Serve as an advisor and resource for patients and their families.
• Must be proficient in Surgical Services including Trauma, ENT, Colorectal, Plastics, Neurosurgery, Surgical Oncology, Oral/Dental, Laparoscopic Procedures, Urology, Ophthalmology, GYN, General Surgery, Orthopedic, Robotics, Vascular, Thoracic, and General Surgery.

Required Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• 16-hour Maryland approved trauma course required.
• 8-hour annual trauma CEUs required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, CPI certifications may be required as applicable.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) and Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required as applicable.
• NIH Stroke Certification and Stroke CEUs may be required.
• Annual flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start.
• Other immunizations: MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella as per requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland.
• Minimum of 1 year trauma experience, including trauma experience within the last year.
• Proficiency and experience in the following surgical specialties: ENT, Colorectal, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Surgical Oncology, Oral/Dental, Laparoscopic Procedures, Urology, Ophthalmology, GYN, Orthopedic Surgery, Robotics, Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and General Surgery.
• Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association: ACLS, BLS, and PALS.
• Additional certifications: NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, STABLE, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Ability to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Education verification and primary source license verification required.
• Competency exams and unit-specific skills checklist as applicable.

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Completion of facility-specific policies including hand hygiene, floating, and time and attendance.
• Compliance with all background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG.
• References and employment verification required.
• Completion of required facility-specific documents prior to start.
• Respirator fit testing will be completed onsite if applicable.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• This is a part-time travel contract position focused on weekend coverage.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required certifications and compliance documents prior to start.
• Trauma and stroke CEUs must be maintained annually.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced operating room environment with diverse surgical specialties.

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