Operating Room RN (Orthopedic)
Saint Paul, MN
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

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

Location

• Saint Paul, Minnesota

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (OR RN) with strong Orthopedic skills; General OR experience is secondary
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts

  • Start times: 11:00 AM and 2:45 PM
• Hours per week: 40 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• On-call: Yes, as needed
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling: Accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted within 50-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 5 days

Facility Type

• Acute Care Teaching Hospital
• Level 3 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 317
• Charting System: Epic (Excellian)
• Scrubs Provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
• Strong Orthopedics experience
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (RQI acceptable; certificate of completion not accepted)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Background checks including criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG within 1 year of start
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without approved exemption)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (TB results must be on file no later than 3 days after start)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no exemptions accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive IGG titer, proof of series, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive IGG titer or 2 vaccines required (no exemptions accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start
• MN DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start (fingerprints must be completed within 2 weeks of registration)
• Criminal background check (Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension) required for candidates who have lived in Minnesota
• Skills checklist and medication/pharmacology competency exams required annually
• Completion of facility-specific preorientation online modules within 72 hours of receiving login (3-9 hours depending on specialty)
• Passport-style photo for badge required within 48 hours of signing contract

Additional Information

• First-timers (no prior travel contracts) are not accepted
• Candidate may be required to cancel shifts with no penalty to client
• Parking: Scrubs provided; parking validation for first day only; subsequent parking fees apply depending on shift and location
• Candidates must complete MN DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing contract to initiate fingerprinting process
• Facility is latex-free; notify if latex allergy exists
• Candidates must comply with all immunization and health screening requirements; no exemptions accepted for patient-facing roles except for specific approved cases (e.g., Tdap exemption requires approval)
• Drug testing is not required for client clearance but must be within 1 year if completed
• References are not required for client clearance and will not delay start date

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with strong orthopedic skills seeking a travel contract in a Level 3 trauma teaching hospital setting in Minnesota.