Operating Room Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location

• Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Weekend position: every Saturday and Sunday, plus one rotating weekday each week
• Shift hours: Day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Total hours per week: 36

Unit and Patient Population

• Operating Room Core 6
• Units include Core 3 & 4: General Surgery, Plastic, Gynecology, ENT, Trauma, Neuro, Orthopedics, GU, Colorectal Robotics
• Average daily census: 70-80 patients
• Number of rooms: 21

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Additional certifications may be required depending on cost center (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC, etc.)
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy required)

Schedule and Work Conditions

• No block scheduling
• Floating within scope of practice to meet facility needs
• Weekend and rotating weekday schedule must be accepted by candidate

Facility and Documentation Requirements

• Short-term acute care facility
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking provided
• Scrub color provided

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators required)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year; chest x-ray if positive history
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) required
• HIPAA and facility-specific compliance forms must be completed prior to start

Background and Employment History

• Background check required within 90 days of start, including 7-year work/living history and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years
• Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days (covering 7 years)
• Skills checklist required within 12 months and annually

Additional Notes

• Indiana RN’s are generally restricted from working at the facility after 11/30/2024, but Perioperative/OR RNs and certain allied/ambulatory RNs are exempt and may continue working past this date.
• Candidates must confirm availability for weekend and rotating weekday shifts before submission.

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