Operating Room Registered Nurse
Olney, MD
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Olney, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week (8 hours per day)

  • Primary hours: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
  • Flexible hours: 10:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Call Requirements:

  • Up to 12 hours per week (Monday 7 PM through Friday 7 AM)
  • 12 hours on weekends (Friday 7 PM – Sunday 7 PM)
  • Every other holiday required
• Orientation: Weekly orientation on Mondays, ASAP start
• Scrubs Provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to and during assignment
• Drug Screening:

  • Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana) covering multiple substances
• Health Requirements:

  • Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • N95 fit test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 3 years, minimum 80% score
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually for applicable units (see note below)
• Orientation and Facility Modules: Completion of facility-specific modules required before start

Additional Notes

• Call shifts and holiday coverage are mandatory as part of the assignment
• Candidates living within 60 miles may be eligible for local rates (not detailed here)
• Valid driver’s license required if driving is an essential job function
• Photo for badge must meet specific criteria (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)
• Annual recertifications and ongoing compliance with facility policies are required

Specialty-Specific Competency Exam Note

The Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam is required annually for RNs working in critical care, telemetry, cardiac, ICU, emergency, and other specified units. The exam must be completed within 1 year of assignment start, with a minimum overall score of 80% and 100% on lethal rhythms section. Remediation is available if needed.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this Operating Room RN travel contract position.