Operating Room RN
Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Shift Details: No weekends or holidays required
• Patient Ratio: Not applicable
• Rooms: 4

Work Environment

• Facility specializes in Orthopedics, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, and Pain Management
• Scrub color provided

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid California RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• Certifications typically required (verify with clinical track):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
  • IV Certification (if applicable)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Required Documents & Background Checks

• I9 verification
• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (for certain states)
• E-Verify attestation
• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Death Master Index
  • County and Nationwide criminal checks
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS Level 3
  • Education verification
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable)
  • International background search (if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (annual, travel only)
• Immunizations and/or documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual update required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant tests not accepted)

Competency & Skills Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Specialty competency exams (e.g., EFM training for Labor & Delivery RNs)
• Skills checklists updated annually (if applicable)

References & Employment History

• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years (7 years for advanced practice nurses/subcontractors)
• Clarification required for any employment gaps or overlaps

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of overall Registered Nurse experience

Additional Notes

• No weekend or holiday shifts required
• Return-to-Office restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Float policy acknowledgment may be required (ability to float to nearby facilities)
• Completion of required regulatory and specialty-specific training modules annually via LMS platform
• Epic training modules may be required depending on region and role

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience, looking for a travel contract in an operating room setting with no weekend or holiday shifts. Candidates must hold a valid California RN license and meet all health, safety, and background requirements.