Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tracy, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work schedule: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (two possible shifts: 6:45 AM–5:15 PM or 8:30 AM–7:00 PM)
• On-call requirement: Overnight coverage on weekdays, 24-hour coverage on weekends and holidays
• Specialty: Operating Room nursing with circulating experience
• Clinical areas include General Surgery, Orthopedics, Spine, Urology, Robotics, OB/GYN (C-sections), Plastic Surgery
• Experience with conscious sedation required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Orthopedics, Urology, OB/GYN, and Plastic Surgery surgical specialties
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report 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
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required, with explanations for gaps over 30 days

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1–Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids)

Additional Certifications and Competencies

• May require Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) depending on assignment
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training may be required or completed onsite during orientation

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility policies including Standards of Business Conduct, Code of Conduct, Vendor Training, Overpayment Refund Policy, and General Regulatory Orientation prior to start
• TB Screening Questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Photo for badge (passport-style, color, solid background) required for per diem staff
• Personal or auto insurance required only for driving positions

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• All documentation and certifications must be current and verifiable prior to start
• Religious and medical exemptions for immunizations and fit testing may be considered with appropriate documentation and facility approval

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a community hospital setting with diverse surgical specialties and a structured day shift schedule.