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Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Taos, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, primarily 4x10 hours (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM), with some flexibility for 5x8 or other shifts as needed
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

Role: OR RN Circulator
Strong orthopedic experience required
Robotic surgery experience required
Charge nurse experience is a plus
Local candidates within 75 miles preferred
ASAP start heavily preferred

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Licenses and Verifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Mexico
NURSYS verification required
Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start, including expiration and disciplinary status

Background and Compliance Requirements

7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
Proof of E-Verify or attestation required

Health and Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands
Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually; if history of positive TB, clear chest X-ray within 1 year required
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within past 10 years (declination only with valid medical reason and physician letter)
Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required for low titers; medical exemptions allowed
Hepatitis B vaccine series and positive titer required; declination accepted only with positive titer and informed risk acknowledgment
Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required for low titers; medical exemptions allowed
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant drug screen not acceptable)
Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); unvaccinated must wear mask at all times during flu season
COVID vaccine series or facility-specific declination required

Competency and Orientation Requirements

Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) required with passing score of at least 80% prior to start
Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgements required
Professional photo for badge required (clear, close-up, solid background)
TB questionnaire must be completed prior to start
Various facility policy and conduct forms must be signed prior to start

References and Employment History

Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
Complete employment application/resume with 7-year work history, including locations, gaps, and end dates in MM/YYYY format
Skills checklist for applicable unit must be updated annually

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with recent OR experience within the last year
ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
PALS certification issued by American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Strong orthopedic experience