Operating Room Registered Nurse
Stroudsburg, PA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a high volume ambulatory surgery center.
• Role: Registered Nurse in the Operating Room specialty.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Pennsylvania.

Experience

• Minimum years of experience in specialty: Not explicitly stated, assume standard RN experience for Operating Room roles (typically 1+ years).
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Certifications (must be current and from approved organizations)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for all clinical staff.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for Operating Room and related units.
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for Operating Room and other specified units.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – Required for all RNs except certain specialties; includes basic dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Required for all RN candidates.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement – Annual requirement covering Joint Commission training and safety manual.
• State License Verification – Primary source verification prior to start and upon expiration.
• NURSYS Verification – Prior to facility start.

Additional Certifications (as applicable)

• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM may be required depending on unit assignment but are not specifically required for Operating Room.

Background and Screening Requirements

• Comprehensive background checks including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Counties, States, Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Search
  • Education Verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Pennsylvania-specific clearances:

  • PA Child Abuse Search (within 90 days of start)
  • PA Department of Human Services Fingerprint Results (within 90 days of start)
  • PA PATCH Search Results (within 90 days of start)
  • PA Medicheck Search Results (within 30 days of start)
• Fingerprinting: PA FBI Fingerprint Clearance required within 90 days of start (except remote workers outside PA).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Physician statement within 2 months of start.
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates not required)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella – positive titer or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis B – positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series required (declinations not accepted)
  • Varicella – positive titer or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis C – required only for Operating Room and Dental specialties (within 12 months)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel drug screen within 60 days of start (9 Panel without THC also acceptable).
• COVID-19: Fully vaccinated or signed declination with facility-specific form.
• Flu Vaccination: Required for all RNs; declination only accepted with facility-specific form and masking policy adherence.
• Respirator Safety Clearance: Required for all candidates starting 04/07/2025 and beyond; annual medical clearance for respirator use.

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Passing score 80%, 2 attempts allowed within 6 months.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required annually, passing score 88%, 3 attempts allowed within 6 months.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for all RNs except certain specialties.
• Competency Exam: Required where applicable, passing score 80%, 2 attempts allowed.

Documentation and Other Requirements

• Employment Application: Complete 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 90 days.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.
• Photo for badge (for new candidates starting 3/31/2025 and later): recent, forward-facing, color photo with solid background.
• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing.
• Fit Test Questionnaire and Badge Request Form may be required depending on start date and facility policies.

Summary

This is a travel contract Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room specialty at a high volume ambulatory surgery center in Pennsylvania. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Candidates must hold a valid RN license, have required certifications including BLS and ACLS, and meet comprehensive background, health, and competency requirements. Immunizations and drug screening are mandatory, along with state-specific clearances and documentation. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.