OR Registered Nurse
Big Spring, Texas
Shannon Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Big Spring, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5x8 hours (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM), 40 hours per week
Start Date: Within the next 3-5 weeks

Job Description

• Operating Room RN with circulating experience required
• Work schedule includes rotating call between two RNs:

  • Call days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday through Sunday one week
  • Wednesday and Thursday the following week
• Call responsibilities cover general surgery and emergency C-sections
• First day reporting required at a different facility location before resuming contract at Big Spring

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) with consistent legal name across all documents
• Social Security Card with consistent legal name
• Background check: 7-year check required within 30 days of start, including statewide, federal, national, education verification, and international search if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification and diploma submission as needed
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail testing during orientation (includes medication administration, restraint, glucometer tests)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Statement, Health Record Form, Orientation) must be completed prior to start
• Passport-style photo for badge

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Fit mask test within 6 months prior to start, annual updates required
• Immunizations and titers required within 72 hours of contract signing:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (with annual TB questionnaire if applicable)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer or completed series, or signed declination form
  • Varicella: positive titer, vaccination, or proof of disease
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31)
  • COVID initial vaccination series required (boosters not required)
• Drug testing required within 30 days of start, covering multiple substances; must have plan for completion within 72 hours of contract signing

References and History

• Two professional references within the last 3 years required
• Copy of resume or employment application required
• Annual skills checklist update required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for rotating call schedule and emergency surgical situations
• Compliance with all facility-specific policies and documentation is mandatory
• Legal name consistency across all documents is strictly enforced; discrepancies require immediate resolution

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with prior travel assignments who are comfortable with rotating call and emergency surgical support.