Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel Job – Tucson, Arizona

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM (5 days/week, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
• Call Requirement: 1-2 call shifts per week including nights and weekends; 2 weekend calls every 6-week schedule (dates subject to change)
• Scheduling: No block scheduling requests accepted
• Return to Origin (RTO): Candidates with 7+ days RTO will not be considered
• Surgical Service Lines: Urology, Pediatric Urology, Pediatric General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Plastics, ENT, DaVinci Robotic Surgery, some Gynecology
• Proficiency: Must be proficient in main Operating Room surgeries
• Locals: Local candidates will not be accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by physician, NP, or PA
• Fit Mask Testing: N95 fit test within 1 year of start (PAPR allowed onsite)
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (full vaccine within 10 years; declinations allowed except for Pediatrics, PICU, Pediatric ER, Mom & Baby, Labor & Delivery units)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive IgG titer; no declinations)
  • Varicella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive IgG titer; no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of 3 vaccines or positive titer; declinations allowed with signed form within past year)
• TB Screening: Negative QuantiFERON Gold, Tspot, or PPD within 3 months of start; if positive, chest x-ray and symptom questionnaire required
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30); medical or religious exemptions require facility-specific forms and approval

Orientation and Testing

• Orientation Dates: Upcoming sessions on May 11 and June 1
• Pass/Fail Testing: EKG and medication assessments required on first day of orientation for certain units; passing score 80%+; remediation and retesting required if failed
• Acknowledgement Forms: Orientation Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Testing acknowledgment required
• Facility-Specific Documents: Job description and orientation sign-off required for all RNs

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be able to work call shifts including nights and weekends.
• No block scheduling or local candidates accepted.
• Must be proficient in main OR surgeries and have EPIC experience.