Operating Room Registered Nurse
Fremont, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Fremont, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a travel/contract position in an Ambulatory Surgery Center setting. The role involves providing nursing care during pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases, assisting physicians during surgeries and procedures, and coordinating interdisciplinary patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure & Certification:

  • Registered Nurse license in California
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of recent relevant nursing experience
  • Ambulatory Surgery Center experience required
• Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Specialty Areas Covered

• Cataracts
• Pain injections
• ENT
• GYN
• Orthopedics/Podiatry
• Hand Surgeries
• Plastics
• General Surgery
• Urology

Key Responsibilities

Assessment and Planning of Patient Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments (physiological, spiritual, emotional)
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to develop and adjust patient care plans
• Communicate patient care plans effectively across shifts and team members

Provision of Patient Care

• Deliver competent, compassionate, and cost-effective nursing care following evidence-based practices
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families
• Delegate tasks appropriately based on scope of practice and capability
• Lead surgical team in time-out process and maintain sterile technique throughout procedures
• Educate patients and families, ensuring understanding through teach-back methods
• Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with all relevant laws and policies
• Participate in continuous professional development and quality improvement activities

Evaluation of Patient Care

• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatments and adjust care plans accordingly
• Document all patient care activities accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Report safety events and participate in safety event analysis
• Enforce infection control and sterile processing standards

Professional Support

• Promote a positive team environment and provide orientation/training to new staff
• Assist with supply management, patient transport, room turnover, and sterile processing

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of nursing theories, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Familiarity with healthcare industry standards, safety policies, and patient privacy regulations
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently and collaboratively, and manage interruptions
• Problem-solving skills within established guidelines
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and building collaborative relationships

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, and education verification
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS Level 3 screenings
• State license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (9-panel, excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law) within 6 months of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual renewal)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-Apr) or signed declination
• Completion of facility-specific regulatory and compliance documents prior to start
• Employment history verification for the past 7 years with no gaps over 30 days

Additional Notes

• No weekends or holidays required for this position
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized ambulatory surgery center environment with a diverse surgical caseload, emphasizing patient-centered care and professional growth.