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

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Two types of shifts alternating on a 6-week schedule:

  • (2) 12-hour shifts: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
  • (2) 8-hour shifts: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
• Additional work requirements every 6 weeks:

  • (2) Weekend night shifts (8 or 12 hours depending on staffing)
  • Holiday call: 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)
• Floating: May be required to float to GI unit or Center One Surgery Center
• Charting system used: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• One completed travel assignment
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Certifications & Training Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIH Stroke Certification (Relias or CEdirect accepted)
• Pass/Fail Basic Dysrhythmia Exam during orientation (one attempt only)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update required)
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing for Dysrhythmia Exam

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • SS Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, FACIS Level 1, Education Verification
  • Pennsylvania Statewide PATCH search (required for PA placements, must be uploaded separately)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Education verification (official transcript acceptable; diploma not accepted)
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search within 12 months of start
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Fingerprint Results within 12 months of start (PA FBI fingerprinting required)
• Work history verification as applicable

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start (no annual update required)
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (3M 1870+ model required; no on-site testing)
• Current Tdap vaccine or titer
• Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT within 90 days of start; chest X-ray if positive)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Measles (Rubeola), 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
• 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (9-panel without THC acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/1–4/1)
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required prior to start; medical/religious exemptions accepted with masking requirements

References & Documentation

• Two professional references within 2 years of start date
• Facility-specific modules assigned and must be completed prior to orientation (approx. 6 hours)
• Photo for badge required ASAP

Additional Notes

• No first-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience is mandatory
• Floating assignments may include GI and surgery center units
• Must be able to work required weekend and holiday shifts as scheduled

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Philadelphia, PA.