Operating Room RN (Orthopedics)
Hazard, KY
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Travel RN - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Specialty: RN OR
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years OR RN circulator experience
  • Strong experience in Orthopedics
  • Experience with Endoscopy, General Surgery, and ENT cases preferred
  • Previous travel experience preferred
• Schedule: Call rotation plus every 6th or 7th weekend
• No block scheduling
• Must reside within 100 miles of the facility
• Orientation offered bi-weekly
• Candidates must be ready for interview upon shortlisting

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association card, front and back if not electronic)
  • ACLS (AHA card, front and back if not electronic)
• Licenses:

  • Valid RN license for Kentucky or compact license valid in KY
  • Nursys verification within 30 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer (with follow-up dosing if needed)
  • Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination
  • Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer (with follow-up dosing if needed)
  • Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (declinations accepted)
  • Annual physical or physician statement within 1 year prior to start, stating clear to work without restrictions
  • Influenza vaccine administered on or after August 1 (October-March season) or approved medical/religious exemption
  • TB Quantiferon blood test within 1 year prior to start
  • If positive TB record, proof of chest X-ray within last 5 years plus TB questionnaire
• Background & Professional Checks:

  • ARH 20/20 Background Check (7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender, SAM, OIG) within 30 days prior to start
  • ARH Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification within 30 days prior to start
  • 2 professional references required (1 charge or higher, 1 supervisor reference within last year)
• Drug Screen:

  • ARH 20/20 Drug Screen within 30 days of start (excludes marijuana/THC)
• Competency & Skills:

  • ARH Skills Checklist within 1 year prior to start
  • ARH Competency Exam within 1 year prior to start (actual documents required, no certificates)
  • ARH Core Competencies (HIPAA, Patient Bill of Rights, Safety Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Elder Abuse and Neglect, Age Specific Care, Cultural Diversity, Advance Directives) annual update required
• Additional Documentation:

  • Signed and dated specialty job description (annual update required)
  • ARH Assignment Confirmation form to be uploaded within 24 hours of offer acceptance
  • ARH Employee Health Attestation Form completed prior to compliance deadline

Important Notes

• Candidates must only be submitted to one job at a time.
• Assignment confirmation must be uploaded within 24 hours of accepting the offer.
• Candidates must be prepared to receive a call for interview immediately if shortlisted.
• Orientation is bi-weekly, and start date is the date needed on the job.

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with strong orthopedic skills and a flexible schedule who are ready to travel and meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.