Operating Room Registered Nurse
Amarillo, TX
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Amarillo, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in the Operating Room with case types including General, Orthopedic, Urology, Endoscopic/Laparoscopic, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Transplant, and Gynecology.
• Preferred experience with Vascular, Thoracic, Bariatrics, and ENT cases.
• Rotating call required (call day rotation).
• Scrubs provided.
• Equipment used includes Pyxis and EPIC.
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM).
• Must be willing to travel within a 50-mile radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) circulate experience, including experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Ability to circulate and scrub in the OR environment.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID.
• I-9 verification and E-Verify compliance.
• Background check including 7-year history, sex offender registry, education verification, and employment verification.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; onsite drug screen during orientation (only one attempt allowed).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31). Declinations not accepted.
• Education verification with highest level confirmed.
• Work history verification for the past 7 years.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually.
• Photo for badge required.

Additional Information

• Must demonstrate alignment with the facility’s culture, mission, and values.
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgement and HIPAA compliance.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required as applicable.
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.

This position offers a comprehensive OR nursing experience with a variety of surgical specialties in a supportive travel contract environment.