Outpatient Reconstructive Surgery RN
Los Angeles, California
Reconstructive Surgery

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse

Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking a Registered Nurse for an outpatient clinic setting specializing in Reconstructive Surgery. The role involves assisting with post-surgery follow-ups, scheduling nurse visits for procedures, administering medications and immunizations, drawing lab specimens, handling clinic telephone interactions, and covering LVN/MA duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an outpatient clinic or ambulatory setting
• Strong orthopedic experience
• Valid California RN License (no temporary or pending licenses accepted)
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC only)
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions or declinations accepted)

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 5x8 hours (07:45 AM - 5:15 PM)
• No modified schedule requests accommodated
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-minute commute
• No return-to-office (RTO) requests allowed in the first 2 weeks of assignment
• First-time travelers accepted

Job Duties

• Assist in post-surgery follow-up visits and procedures
• Schedule nurse visits for phlebotomy, testing, or other procedures
• Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications
• Draw and prepare lab work or specimens for pickup
• Manage clinic care telephone interactions with provider input
• Cover Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and Medical Assistant (MA) duties during absences, illnesses, and breaks

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Flu vaccination mandatory for the flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) with no declinations allowed
• Background check including 7-year criminal history and education verification
• Drug screening within 1 year of start date (excluding Marijuana/THC)
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or equivalent respirators)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Professional references: 2 required, including 1 supervisory reference

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete competency exams including medication and possibly EKG assessments during orientation
• Photo for badge required (facility-specific requirements apply)
• Various facility-specific policies and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• No prior travel experience required for this position

This role is ideal for RNs with outpatient and orthopedic experience looking for a structured travel assignment with a fixed weekday schedule and no weekend or on-call duties.