OR Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Work Setting

• Inpatient Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Unit uses Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR systems
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 for 8 beds, with an average daily census of 12

Shift Details

• Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM to 7:15 PM)
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed

Holidays

• If one major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
• If two major holidays fall, expected to work both
• If three major holidays fall, expected to work two
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Orientation and Compliance

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks, 19 hours for 19 weeks)

Clinical Screening

• Candidates will undergo a clinical screen to determine fit before final manager approval

Facility Provided

• Scrub color provided by the facility

Required Pre-Employment Documents and Verifications

• Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Education verification of related degree (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Education verification or official transcripts/diploma or verified license acceptable
• State RN license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start (not required by client but required by agency)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or chest x-ray if previously positive, plus annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella (boosters allowed post-start if eligible)
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (boosters allowed post-start if eligible)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

Competency Exams (Agency Required)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color blind testing (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (3 attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation)
• General competency exam for nursing

Policies and Compliance

• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Call requirements not specified

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of clinical experience in inpatient L&D and PACU settings, who are comfortable working day shifts with a 1:1 patient ratio and are able to comply with strict orientation and compliance requirements.