Operating Room Registered Nurse
Santa Monica, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work primarily in an ASC outpatient clinic with required floating to the Main OR as needed.
• Responsibilities include circulating and scrubbing in the OR (SCRUB required).
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
• Weekend work: Not required
• On-call: Not required
• Block scheduling: Possible, at manager’s discretion
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 5 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 266 staffed beds
• Beachside location
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color for RNs: Navy Blue
• Parking available with associated costs

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; includes SSN trace, death master index, sex offender registry, education verification, and more.
• Education Verification: Nursing degree verification required; international education requires additional documentation.
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format; 7 years required for APN/Subcontractors.
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable).
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required annually for travel candidates; involves virtual questionnaire reviewed by healthcare professional.
• Fit Mask Testing: Required for travel candidates; onsite fit testing scheduled during orientation. PAPR not accepted in OR.
• Annual Regulatory and Specialty-Specific Training Modules via LMS required.

Additional Notes

• Pending licenses are not accepted.
• Float Policy Acknowledgement required due to floating between units.
• No prior travel experience required.
• Background checks and other compliance documents must be current and uploaded as per facility requirements.
• Facility-specific badge photo required.

This position offers a dynamic OR nursing role with opportunities to work in both outpatient and main OR settings in a well-equipped acute care hospital environment.