Travel Operating Room RN - Robotics & Trauma
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a travel/contract assignment in a Level I Trauma facility. The role involves working in a Pre-Screen Unit with clinical review and manager interview prior to placement.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
• At least 1 year experience in Level II Trauma (Level I Trauma experience preferred)
• Prior travel nursing experience required

Work Schedule

• RTO (Return to Office): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: 3-4 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule (day, evening, or night shifts)
• Holidays: Scheduled per department needs (day, evening, or night shifts)
• Call: 2-3 calls within a 6-week schedule with a 30-minute callback response

Unit & Skills Requirements

• Prefer RNs who can scrub and circulate
• Must be proficient and function independently with the DaVinci Xi robotic system (bonus for familiarity with DaVinci DV5)
• Proficient in robotic specialties: general, gynecology, thoracic, and urology
• Must function independently in the following specialties:

  • Robotics
  • Orthopedics
  • General Surgery
  • Gynecology (GYN)
  • Urology
  • Bariatrics
  • ENT
  • Plastics
  • Vascular
  • Thoracic (excluding cardiac and open heart)
  • Trauma

Additional Information

• May care for COVID-19 patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam - as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (pass/fail) for all RNs except OR and Home Health

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• PA FBI Fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; can start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search (Childline) required within 5 years; can start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH Search required within 1 year prior to start (cannot start with results pending)
• Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts
• 2 professional references within 3 years
• Most recent resume/application
• Annual skills checklist

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days; PPD not accepted
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) plus declination form if applicable
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
• Seasonal Flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccine, medical/religious exemption, or declination accepted
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year (Aya requirement only)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance within 1 year, renewed annually

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, professional, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion and signing of facility-specific documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • I9 Attestation
  • Documentation Attestation
  • Learning Management System (LMS) modules and New Hire Orientation

This position requires a highly skilled, experienced RN with prior travel experience, trauma and robotic surgery proficiency, and the ability to work independently across multiple specialties in a fast-paced trauma environment.