Operating Room Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience. This role requires a current and valid District of Columbia nursing license.

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• On-call shifts: 2 night calls and 3 weekend calls per month

  • Night calls during the week: 11 PM – 7 AM
  • Weekend call shifts: 7 AM – 3 PM, 3 PM – 11 PM, or 11 PM – 7 AM
• No floating between units
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Patient ratio: 9 rooms

Facility Type

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 228

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current District of Columbia RN license (must have license in hand to submit)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience
• Operating Room experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam verifying ability to meet job demands (updated annually)
• Fit testing for approved masks (updated annually)
• Immunizations and titers including:

  • TDAP (or declination form)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Flu vaccine (required annually; exemptions accepted with approval)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (per DC mandate; exemptions not accepted)
• Drug screening (9-panel within last 12 months)

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completion of employment application including licensure, certifications, education, and employment history
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions
• Compliance with facility-specific forms and acknowledgments prior to start

Notes

• Parking is the responsibility of the employee; public transportation options are available nearby.
• Scrub color and charting system provided by the facility.
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service.

This position does not require prior travel experience.