Operating Room Registered Nurse
Philadelphia, PA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a travel/contract position in the Operating Room. The role involves working varied shifts including 8-hour and 12-hour night shifts, with floating responsibilities to GI and Surgery Center units.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Trauma experience with Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment

Work Schedule & Responsibilities

• 6-week rotating schedule including:

  • 2 weekend night shifts (8 or 12 hours depending on staffing)
  • Holiday call coverage: 1 summer and 1 winter holiday (8 or 12 hours)
  • Work on 1 summer and 1 winter holiday (8 or 12 hours)
• Floating to GI unit or Center One Surgery Center as needed

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and state-specific child abuse search
• Drug screening (10-panel or 9-panel without THC) within 60 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 2 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (3M 1870+ model required)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Current Tdap vaccine or titer
  • Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Pass/fail dysrhythmia exam during orientation (one attempt only)
• Professional references (2 within last 2 years)
• Work history verification as applicable

Additional Notes

• Must acknowledge and complete orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing acknowledgements
• Modules assigned by education department must be completed prior to orientation (approx. 6 hours)
• Fingerprinting required for Pennsylvania placements, must be current within 5 years
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required prior to start, but medical/religious exemptions require mask protocols

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with trauma certification and prior travel contract experience looking for a 13-week assignment in Philadelphia.