Ambulatory Surgery OR RN
San Mateo, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: San Mateo, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a high-volume ambulatory surgery center with fast-paced turnover.
• Provide relief coverage for staff breaks and support prolonged/complex OR cases.
• No on-call or weekend coverage required.
• Shift primarily from 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM (40 hours/week).

Clinical Competencies & Experience

• Experience with da Vinci robotic surgical systems.
• Competency in moderate sedation.
• Strong background in orthopedics: joint procedures, arthroplasty, sports medicine.
• Preferred experience in ophthalmology procedures: cataract, glaucoma, retinal.
• Proficiency in general surgery, plastics, EENT, and vascular cases.
• Familiarity with surgery center workflows, room set-up, and quick case transitions.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience in an outpatient setting.
• Experience in ophthalmology.
• Experience in orthopedics.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and international search if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law).
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps, and verification of up to 7 years employment.
• 2 professional references required (within 3 years).

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS and BLS (AHA or ARC only).
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required.
• Additional certifications may be verified depending on position requirements.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work).
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required).
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or PPD) within 90 days, renewed annually.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive IGG titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed series, or signed declination.
  • Varicella: Positive IGG titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination.
• Color vision exam (in-person) if applicable.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually.

Facility-Specific Documents & Training

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and general regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Completion of Epic questionnaire required for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward.
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) and vaccine exemptions, approved on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information

• No weekend or on-call shifts.
• Relief coverage role supporting OR staff during breaks and complex cases.
• Fast-paced ambulatory surgery center environment requiring efficiency and adaptability.

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Operating Room RN travel contract position in California.