Operating Room Registered Nurse
Orange, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work primarily Monday through Friday day shifts (6:30 AM to 3:00 PM), 40 hours per week
• Rotating weekends required, but primarily M-F shifts
• On-call required: minimum 3 shifts per 6-week schedule (including 1 weekend shift)

  • Weekday post-shift call from 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM
  • Weekend call shifts of 12 hours (6:30 AM–6:30 PM or 6:30 PM–6:30 AM)
  • Call duties evenly split between staff and travelers
• Self-scheduling with integration into first scheduling cycle depending on start date
• Required skills: Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and Robotics (must have at least 2 of these 3 skills)
• Facility is an acute care hospital with Magnet recognition
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• CNOR preferred but not required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Other certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke, CPI, IV Certification) may be required based on unit or specialty but not mandatory for this role unless specified by manager

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit mask test required for travel staff (updated annually)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or acceptable declinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable)

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification required for nursing degree
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• Work history verification may be required if reference requirements are not met
• Various state-specific background and registry checks may apply depending on placement location

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Guaranteed hours with facility able to call off once per two-week pay period
• Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered
• Block scheduling accommodations at manager discretion
• Local radius for assignment is 50 miles

Additional Notes

• Candidate must provide a passport-style badge photo with neutral background prior to start
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via online learning system
• Must comply with float policy acknowledging possible assignment to other nearby facilities
• Epic training modules required and must be completed promptly after orientation

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Magnet-recognized acute care hospital with a focus on surgical specialties including ortho, neuro, and robotics. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility for on-call duties, and adherence to comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards.