Operating Room RN
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (7 AM - 7 PM), plus call, occasional weekends and holidays
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend rotation with staff
• On Call: Call rotation with staff
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Locals Accepted: No
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Pending License: Accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state; otherwise, active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Required Clinical Skills

• Circulate and scrub experience required
• Must be able to scrub total joints, craniotomies/neuro, ortho trauma
• Ortho and Neuro experience required

Unit Details

• Patient Population: Neonates, Infants, Adolescents, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
• Level I trauma OR with 25 OR suites, 24/7 on-site nursing coverage
• Services include general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, plastics, gynecology, oncology, robotic surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, pediatrics, sports medicine
• Special equipment: ROSA, Si and Xi daVinci robots, stealth, O-Arm, HIPEC

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (OR)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have ortho and neuro experience and ability to scrub complex surgeries (implies experienced RN)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I9 or attestation required
• Driver’s License/State ID required within 48 hours of signing (must meet radius criteria)
• E-Verify or attestation required
• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• State license primary source verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, free from communicable diseases
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination documentation or declination form required during flu season
• 2 clinical references required
• Complete application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Facility does not accept local candidates
• Must adhere to call-off policy: facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• All scheduling requests (RTO, block, special) must be included in submission
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and other facility-specific documents required prior to start
• Candidates must provide a professional photo for badge issuance

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level I trauma OR with advanced surgical technology and a diverse patient population. It is suitable for RNs with strong OR experience in ortho and neuro surgeries, including circulating and scrubbing roles. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.