Operating Room Registered Nurse
Phoenix, Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Shift: Day Shift (4x10 hours, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Patient Age Groups

• Infants
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• General Surgery experience including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), laparoscopic assisted procedures, and partial/total thyroidectomy
• Experience with Whipple procedure
• Gynecology experience including abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, anterior/posterior repair, bilateral tubal ligation, dilation and curettage, and laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures
• Orthopedic experience including arthroscopy, closed reduction of fractures, laminectomy/discectomy, open reduction of fractures, and total joint replacement
• Trauma experience

Required Skills and Clinical Experience

• General Surgery procedures including:

  • Appendectomy
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Colon resection
  • Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical)
  • Laparoscopic assisted procedures
  • Partial/total thyroidectomy
  • Whipple procedure
• Gynecological surgeries including:

  • Abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy
  • Anterior/posterior repair
  • Bilateral tubal ligation
  • Dilation & curettage
  • Laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures
• Orthopedic procedures including:

  • Arthroscopy
  • Closed reduction of fractures
  • Laminectomy/discectomy
  • Open reduction of fractures
  • Total joint replacement
• Experience in General OR and Level I Trauma settings is required
• Preferred but not required:

  • Previous charge nurse experience
  • Neurology, burns, scrub/hand/burn skills

Additional Information

• On-call availability is required and will be discussed during the interview
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are also considered
• Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation and sign confidentiality and job expectation forms
• Candidates must complete a New Employee Orientation video prior to starting assignment

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room with a focus on general surgery, gynecology, and orthopedic procedures. The role requires a minimum of 2 years RN experience, ACLS and BLS certifications, and the ability to work a 4x10 day shift schedule. Candidates must meet comprehensive health, background, and licensure requirements and be prepared for on-call duties. First-time travelers are encouraged to apply.