Operating Room RN
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work in the Main Operating Room
• Monday - Friday schedule with on-call duties: 1 weekday and 1 weekend per month
• Orientation: 3-4 days
• Exposure to robotic XI, orthopedic, spine/neuro, general/gyn, some ENT, some ophthalmology, pain management, urology, vascular, and Trauma Level 2 cases

Required Experience

• 3 years of experience strongly preferred in Operating Room nursing

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable
• Additional certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification) — refer to facility-specific requirements

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, OB/GYN, ENT Surgery, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Urology, Vascular Surgery, and Trauma
• Experience with Robotic XI surgical systems
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Background check (7-year, including SS Trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender) required and must be updated annually
• Drug screening (10-panel negative drug screen within 30 days of start)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test for N-95 mask within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year for TB test, 2 years for chest X-ray if positive)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or declination required
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series required
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season (Oct-April)
  • COVID initial series or facility-specific declination required (annual boosters not required)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific orientation and safety training modules
• Pass/Fail testing on EKG/medications and pharmacology competency exam required
• 2 professional references within 3 years
• Resume/application required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Compliance with facility standards of conduct, dress code, and behavior policies
• Annual TB questionnaire required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position offers a diverse surgical experience in a Level 2 Trauma facility with a structured orientation and ongoing competency requirements.