Operating Room Registered Nurse
York, PA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Pre-Screen Unit; clinical fit determined by clinical review and manager interview.
• Level I Trauma experience required; must have at least Level II trauma experience (>1 year).
• Previous travel experience required.
• Must be proficient and function independently with the DaVinci Xi robot; familiarity with DaVinci DV5 robot is a plus.
• Proficiency required in robotic specialties: general, gynecology, thoracic, and urology.
• Must function independently in the following specialties:

  • Robotics
  • Orthopedics
  • General Surgery
  • Gynecology (GYN)
  • Urology
  • Bariatrics
  • ENT
  • Plastics
  • Vascular
  • Thoracic (excluding cardiac and open heart)
  • Trauma
• Weekend shifts: 3-4 within a 6-week schedule (day, evening, or night).
• Call requirements: 2-3 calls within a 6-week schedule with 30-minute callback response.
• Holidays as per department needs (day, evening, or night shifts).
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility.
• May care for COVID-19 patients.

Minimum Experience

• 3 years total nursing experience.
• At least 1 year Level II trauma experience (Level I trauma preferred).
• Prior travel experience required.

Certifications & Competencies Required

• ACLS (AHA or ARC accepted)
• BLS (AHA or ARC accepted)
• PALS (if applicable)
• NRP (if applicable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) (if applicable)
• State RN License verification (primary source)
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (as applicable)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail exam required for all RNs except OR and Home Health)
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (required for all RNs except OR and Home Health)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start.
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start.
• Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; can start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search (Childline) required within 5 years; can start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days.
• Pennsylvania PATCH (PA Access to Criminal History) search required within 1 year prior to start; must be finalized before start (cannot start with results pending).
• Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts required.
• 2 professional references within 3 years required.
• Most recent resume/application required.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start; PPD not accepted. For positive TB, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Measles (Rubeola): 2 vaccine doses or positive titer required; if negative/equivocal, 2 boosters required 28 days apart. Exempt if born before 1957.
• Mumps: 2 vaccine doses or positive titer required; if negative/equivocal, 2 boosters required 28 days apart. Exempt if born before 1957.
• Rubella: 2 vaccine doses or positive titer required; if negative/equivocal, 2 boosters required 28 days apart. Exempt if born before 1957.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) required, plus Hep B declination form if applicable.
• Varicella: 2 vaccine doses or positive titer required; if negative/equivocal, 2 boosters required 28 days apart. Exempt if born before 1957.
• Seasonal Flu vaccine required during flu season; medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation.
• COVID-19 vaccine or medical/religious exemption or declination accepted.
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 1 year (Aya requirement only; not required by facility).
• Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start; renew annually.

Additional Facility Requirements

• Clear, professional, passport-style photo for badge.
• Completion of facility-specific documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work form
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • I9 Attestation
  • Documentation Attestation
  • Learning Management System (LMS) modules and New Hire Orientation (must be completed by first day).

Work Environment & Other Notes

• Floating is not applicable.
• Must be able to scrub and circulate in the unit.
• Must be able to work independently without refresher training on required robotic systems.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free environment.
• May care for COVID-19 patients.

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with strong trauma and robotic surgery skills who are comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, multi-specialty surgical environment.