Operating Room Registered Nurse
Atlanta, GA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 7 weeks

Job Requirements & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room experience required prior to travel
• Experience must include Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics
• Unit does not accept first-time travelers
• Service lines include Bariatrics, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Weekend and call schedules are variable and will be discussed during the interview
• Floating within the facility and outpatient areas as needed, within scope of practice
• No holiday requests off (RTO) will be approved during blackout dates:

  • 11/23 - 11/29
  • 12/21 - 1/3
• Maximum 7 days of return to office (RTO) allowed
• Full compliance with orientation and credentialing required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling

Clinical Screening

• Candidates will undergo clinical screening to determine fit and eligibility
• Final decision made by the manager after clinical approval

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification (degree related to position)
• Diplomas/transcripts required for verification
• Cannot start with background check pending

Licenses & Certifications

• State nursing license verification within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required)
• Annual NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start
• Required certifications (AHA or ARC accepted, RQI certs acceptable):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required for certain specialties (e.g., PACU, ER)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - if applicable
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) - online course required within a few months of hire
• Allied annual license verification if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification if required by specialty

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LVNs (Aya requirement)
• Color Blind Testing required for all candidates; alternative assessment available if needed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for specific units (Tele, ICU, ER, etc.) with a maximum of 3 attempts allowed

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (Aya requirement)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start; two negative TB tests required for privileging specialties
• TB questionnaire required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination; declination form required if titer negative)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required (strongly encouraged during flu season Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending

Facility Specific Documents

• Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Dress and Professional Appearance Policy must be reviewed

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• References: 2 clinical references required (Aya requirement)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

This position is ideal for experienced OR nurses with a strong background in multiple surgical specialties, who are able to comply with strict credentialing and compliance requirements and are flexible with scheduling and floating within the facility.