Operating Room Registered Nurse
East Chicago, Indiana
Saint Catherine Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: East Chicago, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR)
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Floating required
• Call requirement: Five weekdays and 1 weekend on-call (1 on-call weekend every 6 weeks)
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Local candidates accepted
• Charting system: EPIC
• Special requirement: Experience with C-section procedures required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience
• Must hold a valid Indiana RN license or a valid Compact RN license
• Certifications required prior to start:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Must pass EKG and Pediatric tests onsite
• Prior travel experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (first-timers not accepted)
• Must complete pass/fail competency exams on the first day of orientation, including:

  • Adult and Pediatric Medication Exams
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Challenge (advanced EKG exam with caliper measurements)
• Must complete annual competency exams and certifications as required (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification, OSHA, Core Parts I-III)
• Color blind testing required within 1 year prior to start (online acceptable)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, cleared to work with no restrictions and free of communicable diseases
• Fit mask (N95 respirator) required prior to start; facial hair must comply with OSHA standards
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year prior to start
• Immunity or booster documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening: 10-panel test required within 3 weeks of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• COVID-19 vaccination required: 2 doses of Moderna/Pfizer or 1 dose of J&J; religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper forms; declinations not accepted

Documentation and Compliance

• Background checks required within 30 days and updated annually, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • County residence and employment verification
  • Nationwide criminal background
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS Level 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start
• Transcript or diploma of highest education required prior to start
• Primary source verification of state license required; temporary licenses not accepted
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• Employment application including education, training, skills, specialties, licensure, certification, and preferences required
• Two references from most recent contract required (supervisors or charge nurses acceptable)
• Completion of unit-specific job description and assessment/charting guidelines prior to start
• Required to complete various facility-specific study guides and attestations before arrival (e.g., Medication Administration, Pediatric Medication, EKG Challenge)
• Emergency contact form and other facility-specific documents required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Return to office (RTO) restrictions: maximum 5 days
• Candidates must be prepared for a challenging EKG exam onsite, which includes multiple-choice and rhythm identification sections lasting approximately 2 hours
• Remediation process available for EKG exam failures, with up to 3 attempts allowed
• Must comply with facility code status policies, which may require staff to stay on campus during certain codes

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with C-section experience who are comfortable with a structured call schedule and rigorous competency testing.