Operating Room Registered Nurse
Laguna Hills, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Schedule: Variable days with rotating weekends, holidays, and weeknight on-call required
• Start Date: ASAP
• Floating: Not required
• Weekend Work: Required
• On-call: Required
• Documentation System: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience
• Operating Room experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks including:

  • Standard 7-year search (locations lived/worked/schooled)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Professional references: 2 required
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist (updated annually)
• Annual internal evaluation if employed for 1 year or more
• Photo for badge
• Facility-specific policy reviews (e.g., Hand Hygiene, Dress and Appearance)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• N95 Fit Mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (no onsite fit testing)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP within last 10 years (declination allowed)
  • Negative TB test (QGOLD, TSPOT, or 2-step PPD) within 1 year, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (declination allowed if immunocompromised or pregnant)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (declination allowed)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (declination allowed)
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (excluding marijuana panel due to California state restrictions)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required November 1 – April 30 (declination allowed with masking)
• COVID vaccination record preferred

Training and Education Requirements

• Completion of EPIC Education modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours) with facility-specific deadlines
• Completion of YouLearn modules assigned by facility prior to or during orientation
• HIPAA compliance training required before EPIC modules, with certificate valid for 12 months (renewal required if gap over 1 year)

Time Off and Scheduling

• Pre-approved time off allowed at manager’s discretion; requests must be submitted with application

This position offers an opportunity for experienced OR Registered Nurses to work a travel contract in a well-equipped facility with a supportive onboarding and compliance process. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.