Operating Room Registered Nurse
York, PA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an Operating Room travel contract position. The role involves working in a Pre-Screen Unit with clinical review and manager interview processes. The nurse will function independently across multiple surgical specialties and must be proficient with specific robotic surgical systems.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of RN experience.
• At least 1 year Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.
• Proficient with the DaVinci Xi robotic system; familiarity with DaVinci DV5 is a plus.
• Able to function independently in the following specialties:

  • Robotics
  • Orthopedics
  • General Surgery
  • Gynecology (GYN)
  • Urology
  • Bariatrics
  • ENT
  • Plastics
  • Vascular
  • Thoracic (excluding cardiac and open heart)
  • Trauma
• Prefer RNs who can scrub and circulate during procedures.

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Call: 2-3 calls within a 6-week period with a 30-minute response time.
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days.
• Weekends: 3-4 weekend shifts within a 6-week period; shifts may be days, evenings, or nights.
• Holidays: As needed, any shift.
• Floating: As needed.
• May care for COVID-19 patients.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility environment.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Current, valid RN license for Pennsylvania.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) — verify per job description.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, fingerprinting (PA FBI), and Child Abuse Clearance.
• Education verification (highest degree/diploma/transcripts).
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days.
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or full vaccine series).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers.
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer.
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • Flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption during flu season.
  • COVID-19 vaccine or valid exemption/declination.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 1 year (agency-specific requirement).
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency.
• Professional references (2 within last 3 years).
• Skills checklist and performance evaluations as applicable.
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge, confidentiality agreements, code of conduct, and health & wellness commitments.
• Completion of required online learning modules and new hire orientation.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience working with Level I and Level II Trauma patients.
• Previous travel nursing experience.
• Experience in the following surgical specialties:

  • Orthopedics
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)
  • Urology
  • Bariatrics
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery (excluding cardiac and open heart)