Operating Room RN
Kingsport, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Kingsport, Tennessee

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Schedule: Rotating weekends and holidays
• On Call: Required
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in inpatient, outpatient, pre/post procedure, and portable/bedside settings within the operating room environment.
• Participate actively in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care duties.
• Flexibility to accommodate hospital census changes, including potential shift cancellations or additional overtime shifts without penalty.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient nursing settings.

Orientation & Training

• General orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable training, starting on Sundays with online compliance-based learning (CBLs).
• Orientation includes hospital-specific policies and safety manual acknowledgments.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years, completed within 30 days of start.
• Verification of education and licensure (primary source verification required).
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug test within 14 days prior to start.
• Required health documents and immunizations:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (as applicable).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccination documentation.
  • Varicella titer or vaccination documentation.
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season.
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite (must comply with CDC facial hair guidelines).
• Photo for badge must meet specific standards (neutral background, no filters, no visible facial piercings/tattoos, etc.).
• Completion of facility-specific forms including dress code, smoking/tobacco use policy, contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement, and respirator medical clearance questionnaire.

Additional Notes

• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without financial penalty due to census changes.
• Additional shifts beyond the work commitment may be flexed as needed.
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and compliance by specified deadlines to start.
• References: Minimum 2 references required, 3 preferred.
• Skills checklist required prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic operating room environment with a focus on cardiovascular medicine, supporting both patient care and nursing education.