Orthopedic Operating Room RN
Houston, TX
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (OR) - Travel Assignment

Location: Houston, Texas
Unit: Operating Room (2nd Floor)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Overview

• 17 Operating Rooms and 1 Bed Emergency Room (not trauma designated)
• Staff: Approximately 70 total
• Day Shift: One scrub and one circulator per room, with support techs for positioning and other duties
• Most surgeons are assisted by a PA, CST, or NP during surgery
• Night shift coverage not applicable
• Patient Ratios: Standard for orthopedic OR
• Equipment: Orthopedic specialty
• Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• OR - Operating Room (1 year of experience)
• OR - Operating Room experience within the last year
• ACLS
• BLS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Large Joint and Spine Orthopedic Experience
• Orthopedics experience

Preferred Skills

• Well-versed in total joint and spine procedures
• Experience with orthopedic procedures including large joints, hand, feet, scopes, and spine (neurosurgery not performed)

Work Schedule & Call

• Shift starts at 6:45 AM with huddle on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Shift ends at 5:15 PM
• No second shift relief available
• Call approximately 4 times per month, Monday through Friday only (no weekend call)
• Call typically involves staying over to finish cases

Dress Code & Amenities

• Scrub color: Ciel Blue (sky blue)
• Scrubs are not provided by the hospital; bring your own
• Free parking garage available for employees and contractors

Additional Information

• High employee and physician engagement with consistently over 90% patient satisfaction
• Competitive market; unit encourages candidates with relevant orthopedic OR experience
• Supportive team environment with experienced staff and advanced orthopedic equipment