Operating Room RN
Tracy, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Tracy, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts

  • Options: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM or 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• On-Call Requirement: Yes

  • Overnight calls on weekdays, 24-hour coverage on weekends and holidays
  • Approximately 6 calls per month (1 weekday overnight and 1 weekend per month)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room circulating experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with conscious sedation
• Clinical experience in Orthopedics, Urology, OB/GYN, and Plastic Surgery

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law)
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or lifetime TDAP with booster within 10 years
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT within 90 days) or 2-step PPD with annual renewal
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
• Color vision exam (in-person) if applicable
• Respiratory safety clearance required, renewed annually

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Code of conduct
  • Vendor training
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • TB questionnaire (signed by candidate and healthcare provider)
• Candidates requesting religious exemptions for vaccines or facial hair must complete specific accommodation forms and obtain approval

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an Operating Room RN in California requiring strong perioperative nursing experience, multiple certifications, and compliance with extensive background, health, and immunization requirements. The role includes day shifts with on-call responsibilities including overnight and holiday coverage.