Operating Room Registered Nurse
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, Monday – Thursday, 8:30 PM – 7:00 AM (3 shifts/week, 12 hours each)
Unit: Operating Room

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Operating Room (OR) setting.
• Schedule and start date dependent on completion of EPIC training.
• No call requirement.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience, with OR experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit specifics; confirm with program management if unclear.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, including HIPAA and safety manuals.
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Annual core competency training (Parts I, II, III) required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31). Medical or religious exemptions allowed with proper documentation and approval.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Tspot, or QGold) within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire required.
• Fit mask test within last 12 months required.
• Negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Up-to-date immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if applicable to unit)
• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet physical demands.

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check required, including all locations lived/worked.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals.
• Education verification and employment application/resume required.
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Skills checklist and performance evaluations if previously worked with the agency.
• Completion of facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, code of ethics, dress code, parking forms, and vendor access request.
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during work hours.
• Clear, passport-style photo required for facility badge.

Facility & Orientation Notes

• Candidates must wear both agency and facility badges at all times.
• EPIC training modules must be completed prior to start; failure to complete will delay start.
• Facility-specific policies and acknowledgements must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Virtual orientation and online attestations required.

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience explicitly required.
• This is a replacement position.
• The facility is a Level II Trauma center with a focus on trauma, neuro, ortho spine, general surgery, and robotics.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced OR RNs seeking a 13-week travel assignment with night shifts in a trauma-focused surgical environment.