Operating Room Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in the Operating Room. The role requires skills in a wide range of surgical procedures including but not limited to:

• General OR procedures
• Bariatric surgeries (Gastric bypass, Sleeve, Lap band)
• Vascular surgeries (Aortic aneurysm repair, Carotid angioplasty/stenting, Endovascular aneurysm repair)
• Thoracic surgeries (Lung resection, Thoracotomy, VATS)
• ENT procedures (Endoscopic sinus, Laryngectomy, Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy)
• Gastrointestinal surgeries (Colonoscopy, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection)
• Gynecological surgeries (Hysterectomy, Dilation & Curettage, Tubal ligation)
• Orthopedic and spine surgeries (Arthroscopy, Spinal fusion, Total joint replacement)
• Urological surgeries (Cystectomy, Nephrectomy, Prostatectomy)
• Other specialized procedures including Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, Free Flap Microvascular, and more.

Unit experience needed includes ortho-total joint and trauma, neuro, gynecology/urology, vascular, and thoracic specialties.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid RN license for New York
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years of OR nursing experience
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted, as required by unit
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required by unit
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as required by unit
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required by unit
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as required by unit
  • NIH Stroke Certification - required for all RNs except birthing units & OR
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system preferred
• Call Required: Yes
• First-time travelers: Not accepted (must have prior travel experience)
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (unit does not accept first-time travelers)

Schedule & Other Details

• Open to block scheduling but not guaranteed
• Local candidates within 75 miles not accepted
• Minimal Return to Office (RTO) restrictions
• Scrubs color: Teal

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months and updated monthly
• Education verification from primary source required
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations
• References: 2 references within 3 years required for Aya candidates
• Employment application and work history verification required

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in the Operating Room requiring a minimum of 3 years OR experience, multiple certifications, and prior travel experience. The role involves diverse surgical specialties and requires compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and immunizations. Call is required, and first-time travelers are not accepted.

Note: This summary excludes any contact information, pay details, and facility-specific names as per instructions.