Orthopedic Operating Room Registered Nurse
Saint Paul, Minnesota
United Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with strong Orthopedic OR skills; General OR experience is secondary
• Shifts: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts

  • Start times available: 06:45, 09:00, 11:00, 14:45
• Weekend work: As needed
• On-call: Yes, as needed
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling: Accommodated
• Locals and candidates with pending licenses accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 5 days

Facility Overview

• Type: Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level 3
• Total Staffed Beds: 317
• Charting System: Epic (Excellian)
• Scrubs: Provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
• Strong Orthopedics experience
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC required; RQI acceptable
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke, and other certifications as applicable based on unit assignment (review unit job description for specifics)
• Certification renewals must be current and accepted by the facility

Onboarding and Compliance

• Pre-orientation online modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment acceptance; modules vary by specialty and can take 3-9 hours
• Passport-style photo required within 48 hours of contract signing for badge issuance
• Badge request forms must be completed and submitted promptly
• Parking: First day parking validated for free in Blue Ramp; subsequent parking fees apply depending on shift and location

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment
• Drug testing is not required for client clearance but must be within 1 year if completed
• Flu vaccination documentation required for the 2025-2026 season, with declinations accepted
• Candidates must comply with all state-specific and facility-specific requirements to maintain clearance and eligibility

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level 3 trauma teaching hospital with a focus on orthopedic surgery in the operating room setting. Candidates must have strong OR experience and be prepared to meet comprehensive health, licensing, and background requirements specific to Minnesota and the facility.