Operating Room Registered Nurse
Weston, WV
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Weston, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (5x8 hours)
On-Call: Every 4th weekday and every 4th weekend, including some holidays; must be within 30 minutes of the facility while on call

Job Description

• Work setting includes Ambulatory OR and General OR
• Surgical specialties covered:

  • Endoscopic Procedures: Colonoscopy, EGD, Laparoscopic assisted cases, PEG tube placement/exchange
  • General Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, Partial/total Thyroidectomy
  • Gynecology: Abdominal/Vaginal hysterectomy, Bilateral tubal ligation, C-sections, Dilation & Curettage, Laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures
  • Ophthalmology: Cataract extraction/implant
  • Orthopedic: ACL reconstruction, Arthroscopy, Carpal tunnel release, Closed and open reduction of fractures, Total joint replacement
  • Pediatric General Surgery: Appendectomy
• Preferred skills: Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy (ENT), Bronchoscopy (Endoscopic)
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of OR Circulate experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications (must have prior to start):

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with endoscopic procedures including Colonoscopy, EGD, Laparoscopic assisted cases, and PEG tube placement/exchange
• Experience with general surgery procedures including Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, and Partial/total Thyroidectomy

Experience

• Prior travel experience preferred but not required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history check (covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated every contract renewal)
  • Education verification
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • COVID vaccine or declination required
  • Flu vaccine or agency-approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 13 – Apr 1)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD within 1 year or IGRA within 2 years) or chest X-ray if history of positive TB
  • Titers or vaccinations for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred within 10 years
• Competency exams and color blindness testing as applicable
• Facility-specific documents including badge photo, background drug screen consent, confidentiality agreements, parking pass, and care learning modules (must be completed prior to start)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Minimum two clinical references within past 2 years required
• Complete employment application/resume

Additional Notes

• Must complete Cerner learning training modules prior to orientation
• On-call availability requires proximity within 30 minutes of the facility
• ReadySet health assessment surveys may be required depending on facility policies

This position offers a structured day shift with a variety of surgical specialties in an ambulatory and general operating room setting, ideal for an experienced RN seeking a travel contract opportunity.