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Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Weston, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (5x8 hours)
On-Call: Every 4th weekday and every 4th weekend, including some holidays; must be within 30 minutes of the facility while on call

Job Description

Work setting includes Ambulatory OR and General OR
Surgical specialties covered:
- Endoscopic Procedures: Colonoscopy, EGD, Laparoscopic assisted cases, PEG tube placement/exchange
- General Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, Partial/total Thyroidectomy
- Gynecology: Abdominal/Vaginal hysterectomy, Bilateral tubal ligation, C-sections, Dilation & Curettage, Laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures
- Ophthalmology: Cataract extraction/implant
- Orthopedic: ACL reconstruction, Arthroscopy, Carpal tunnel release, Closed and open reduction of fractures, Total joint replacement
- Pediatric General Surgery: Appendectomy
Preferred skills: Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy (ENT), Bronchoscopy (Endoscopic)
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Cerner

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia
Minimum 1 year of OR Circulate experience, with experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Certifications (must have prior to start):
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Experience with endoscopic procedures including Colonoscopy, EGD, Laparoscopic assisted cases, and PEG tube placement/exchange
Experience with general surgery procedures including Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, and Partial/total Thyroidectomy

Experience

Prior travel experience preferred but not required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
Proof of E-Verify or attestation
Background checks including:
- 7-year criminal history check (covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated every contract renewal)
- Education verification
Drug screening: 10-panel within 30 days of start and updated annually
Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
Immunizations and health screenings:
- COVID vaccine or declination required
- Flu vaccine or agency-approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 13 – Apr 1)
- Negative TB test (2-step PPD within 1 year or IGRA within 2 years) or chest X-ray if history of positive TB
- Titers or vaccinations for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred within 10 years
Competency exams and color blindness testing as applicable
Facility-specific documents including badge photo, background drug screen consent, confidentiality agreements, parking pass, and care learning modules (must be completed prior to start)
Skills checklist updated annually
Minimum two clinical references within past 2 years required
Complete employment application/resume

Additional Notes

Must complete Cerner learning training modules prior to orientation
On-call availability requires proximity within 30 minutes of the facility
ReadySet health assessment surveys may be required depending on facility policies

This position offers a structured day shift with a variety of surgical specialties in an ambulatory and general operating room setting, ideal for an experienced RN seeking a travel contract opportunity.