OR RN
Augusta, GA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Operating Room Nurse

Overview

• Travel/contract role in Augusta, Georgia
• Day shift: 4x10 hours, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
• 40 hours per week
• Contract length: 14 weeks
• Adults to geriatrics patient population
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• OR - Operating Room (1 year of experience)
• OR - Operating Room experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Work Setting

• Main OR covering general, neuro, spine, ortho, robotics, urology, vascular, and colorectal cases
• 16 rooms with average daily census of 35
• Epic and Pyxis used on the unit
• 2 DaVinci XI robots available

Schedule and Assignment Expectations

• Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed
• 2–3 weekends per 8-week schedule, either in-house or on call
• Call required: 7–8 calls per 8-week schedule, including 1 weekend call and 1–2 weekend shifts
• Also includes 2–3 weekday night call shifts during the same 8-week period
• Floating is rare but may occur within facility scope of practice
• Major holidays may be required depending on assignment timing

Compliance and Start Requirements

• Full compliance is required to start on time
• Background check must be complete before start
• Education verification is required and may be pending at start if proof it is in progress
• Photo ID required
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent employer required and may be pending at start with proof it is in progress
• 2 clinical references required
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required within 12 months of start
• Drug screen required within 60 days of start
• Flu vaccine or declination required
• Color blind testing required
• Work history verification required

Additional Notes

• Scrub color is provided by the facility
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length