Operating Room RN - ENT & Ophthalmology
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health SouthPark Surgery Center

Registered Nurse – Operating Room

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Job Summary

• Fast-paced Ambulatory Surgery Center specializing in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and Eye surgeries
• 6 Operating Rooms with an average daily census of 45 patients
• Patient age groups: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• No call or weekend requirements
• Float to other nearby ambulatory surgery centers in Charlotte area on a rare basis

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience in an outpatient setting, preferably ambulatory surgery
• Strong ENT surgery experience
• Knowledge and experience with malignant hyperthermia management
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric general surgery experience
• Bronchoscopy and ophthalmology surgical skills (cataract extraction/implant, corneal transplant, eye trauma, glaucoma surgery, vitrectomy)
• Pediatric ophthalmology skills (eye trauma)
• Experience with electrosurgical units and fiber optic light sources/cords
• Knowledge of infection control and laser safety

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 40 hours
• Scrubs provided
• EPIC electronic health record system experience required
• Use of SBAR communication method

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Float requirement to other ambulatory surgery centers in Charlotte area, rarely needed
• No call or weekend shifts required
• RTO (Request Time Off) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs may lead to cancellation
• Patient diagnoses commonly include ENT surgery, cataracts, ocular plastics, and head and neck conditions

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months required for clinical candidates
• Drug screening within 6 months required (9-panel acceptable)
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive TB with documentation)
  • Measles (Rubeola) immunity via titer or vaccination
  • Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella per standard healthcare requirements
• Annual flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement
• Physical exam not required for this assignment
• Photo ID (passport or driver’s license) required
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements must be completed prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required as per travel agency standards
• Color blindness testing within 1 year required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 72 hours of start (specific to RN specialties)

Scheduling & Shift Details

• 40 hours per week, 4 days of 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Scheduling based on unit needs
• No weekend or call requirements

Patient Population

• All ages: infants through geriatrics
• Surgical cases primarily ENT and ophthalmology

Notes

• First-time travel nurses are welcome if they have strong ENT scrub skills
• Floating to other ambulatory surgery centers in the Charlotte area is rare but may be required
• Strict policy on time off after booking; no RTO allowed onsite

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with ENT and ophthalmology surgical skills seeking a travel contract in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center environment.