Operating Room Registered Nurse
Springfield, OR
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Operating Room RN)

Location: Springfield, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Start Date: ASAP (4 weeks from offer for compliance requirements)
• Shift: Weekend Days, 3 shifts of 12 hours (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Ratios: 1:1 patient care ratio
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, up to four 8-hour shifts per 4-week cycle
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Orientation: Held bi-weekly on Mondays

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Operating Room RN with Level 2 Trauma Unit experience
• Years of Experience Required:

  • Trauma experience required
  • Ortho: 2 years Level 1-2 experience including total joints
  • Neuro: 2 years Level 2 experience including craniotomies
  • Other specialties: General/Trauma, Vascular, Endovascular/Hybrid, GYN/Uro, ENT/Plastics, Eyes, Robotics
• Epic Experience: Minimum 1 year required
• First-Timers: Not accepted (must have prior experience)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• Mandatory: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Strongly Preferred: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Other certifications may be relevant depending on specialty area (e.g., TNCC for trauma, NRP for neonatal, etc.)

Facility Information

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 385
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Provided in OR
• Parking: Free

Clinical Environment & Equipment

• High acuity ortho, neuro, and general cases performed regularly
• Level 2 Trauma certification
• Equipment includes:

  • DaVinci Robotics (4 robot rooms, including DaVinci Xi)
  • Doppler, Ultrasound, Neptune, Aquamantis, Video Systems, Lasers
  • Various Stapling Systems
  • Hana and Jackson tables
  • Neuro Beds with Attachments
  • Cryoablation

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Locals: Not accepted
• Pending License: Accepted
• RTO Restrictions: None identified; submissions considered case-by-case
• Background Checks: Required within 60 days of start (7-year search including SSN trace, criminal, federal, etc.)
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start
• Health Documents: Physical exam, fit mask test, immunizations (Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hep B), TB screening, flu vaccine or declination, COVID exemptions if applicable
• Orientation: Must complete PeaceHealth orientation modules and pass quizzes with 100% score prior to start
• Compliance: Must sign SSA release and other facility-specific documents
• Dress Code & Policies: Must adhere to facility dress code, masking, and personnel illness policies

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room at a Level II Trauma Center in Oregon. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience in ortho or neuro trauma, with well-rounded experience across multiple surgical specialties. Candidates must have at least 1 year of Epic experience and hold current BLS certification, with ACLS and PALS strongly preferred. The position involves weekend day shifts with on-call responsibilities and requires completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required, but first-time travelers are not accepted.