Operating Room Registered Nurse
Philadelphia, PA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule includes a 6-week rotation with:

  • (2) Weekend night shifts (8 or 12 hours depending on staffing)
  • Holiday call coverage: 1 summer and 1 winter holiday (8 or 12 hours depending on staffing)
  • Work 1 summer and 1 winter holiday (8 or 12 hours depending on staffing)
• Shift options:

  • (2) 12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
  • (2) 8-hour shifts from 10:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Floating assignments may include GI unit or Surgery Center
• Charting system used: Cerner
• Scrub and circulate experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• At least one completed travel assignment
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience with liver procedures
• Experience with kidney procedures

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check: 7-year criminal history including PA PATCH search (required for Pennsylvania placements)
• E-Verify required
• Education verification: Official transcript acceptable; diploma not accepted
• Fingerprinting: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint results required within 5 years of start date
• Physical exam: Physician statement within 2 months of start
• Fit mask test: Must be completed prior to start using 3M 1870+ model or alternatives if failed
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Current Tdap vaccine or titer
  • Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B: series, titer, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required prior to start; medical/religious exemptions accepted with masking requirements

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years of start date
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 12 months of start (if applicable)
• Work history verification as per state requirements
• Facility-specific education modules to be completed prior to orientation (except for specified locations)
• Photo for badge required ASAP

Notes

• Candidates must be able to pass all required certifications and exams prior to or during orientation.
• Failure to pass the dysrhythmia exam will result in contract cancellation.
• Candidates must be prepared for floating assignments and variable shift lengths.
• Prior travel experience is mandatory; first-time travelers will not be considered.