OR Registered Nurse
Huntington, WV
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Huntington, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start: ASAP
• Shift: Flexible, preferred 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (4x10 hour shifts, 40 hours/week)
• Call Coverage: Required to cover 2 call shifts per month
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrubs Provided

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, and Trauma nursing required
• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Operating Room

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license (Primary source verification required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, as required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required if assigned to ICU

Background & Screening Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
• Background check within 30 days of start (including international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, including confirmation values for a comprehensive panel
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• Performance and internal evaluations if previously worked over 1 or 2 years with the agency

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Initial physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (QGold or T-Spot within 6 months, updated annually)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Hepatitis B: titer and vaccination series or declination form required
• Hepatitis A Total Antibody within 6 months
• Hepatitis C antibody within 6 months; if positive, follow-up RNA PCR testing required
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Seasonal flu vaccine required annually (medical or religious exemptions must be approved)
• COVID-19 seasonal vaccine required; declination form required if opting out
• Onsite N95 fit testing; male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit test

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation, annual education, confidentiality agreement, and respiratory protection policy prior to start
• Facility-specific modules assigned via HealthStream must be completed within one week of start
• Creation of facility-specific account required for clock-in
• Submission of religious or medical exemption forms for flu and COVID vaccines must be approved prior to start
• TB screening questionnaire and hepatitis B declination form must be submitted if applicable

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) 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)
• Strong experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, and Trauma nursing

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Call coverage involves 2 shifts per month
• Facility is a regional academic medical center with 303 beds, serving multiple counties in WV, KY, and OH

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with strong ortho, neuro, and trauma skills seeking a 13-week travel assignment with flexible day shifts and call responsibilities.