Job info

Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel Job - Pratt, Kansas

Position Details

Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN Circulator)
Location: Pratt, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Call Requirements: Call every 5th or 6th weekend plus one weekday

Licensure & Certifications

Valid Kansas RN license
Required certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Kansas
Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience in Orthopedics
Experience in OB/GYN
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Current PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Prior Travel Experience

Not a first-time traveler (prior travel experience required)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Proof of identity: Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during work hours)
Background checks:
- 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
- Federal criminal felony & misdemeanor check
- Social Security trace, sex offender registry, DMV search
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated every contract renewal)
Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 12 months
Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to meet physical demands and clearance to work, free of communicable diseases
Immunizations and health screenings:
- Tdap vaccine
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or appropriate documentation if previously positive)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via titer or vaccination
- Hepatitis B immunity or declination
- Varicella immunity via titer or vaccination
- Seasonal flu vaccine mandatory during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31) unless medically exempt
- COVID-19 vaccine not required; declination or exemption accepted on facility form
References: Two professional clinical references required
Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable, including pharmacology exam (minimum 80% passing score)
Completion of facility-specific training modules and acknowledgment of confidentiality and performance standards prior to start

Additional Notes

Must review and sign confidentiality agreement and standards of performance before starting
Required to complete facility-specific training videos and modules prior to assignment
Candidate must review and complete training on restraints, suicide and behavioral risk assessment, and administration of PRN medications before arrival
Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgment and annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission training attestations or testing
Must carry a headshot photo for badge issuance

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with call responsibilities and requires a well-rounded OR nurse with orthopedic, general surgery, and OB experience. Compliance with extensive credentialing, health, and background requirements is mandatory.