Operating Room RN
Cincinnati, Ohio
University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week
• 8 hours of call per week
• Every 3rd weekend on call and/or working
• Schedule may flex up to 3 weeks out of every 6 weeks, including evenings and nights
• Shift hours: 07:00 AM – 05:30 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience
• Operating Room experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Fit Test for N95 respirators or PAPR (annual requirement)
• Immunizations and proof of immunity or vaccination:

  • MMR (2 vaccinations or positive IgG titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccinations or positive IgG titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination accepted
  • Tdap required if working with infants or expectant mothers
• TB Test (QuantiFERON/T-Spot or 2-step skin test) completed within 30 days prior to start; chest X-ray if past positive
• Physical/Health Statement within 1 year
• Drug Screen (9-panel, excluding marijuana) completed within 90 days prior to start; must be repeated with any break in service
• Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (optional, with exemptions considered)

Professional and Onboarding Requirements

• Current valid driver’s license or government-issued ID (front side only) matching profile address
• Criminal background check completed within 90 days prior to start, including 7-year county and national checks, SSN trace, and sex offender registry
• Two professional references from a charge nurse or higher within the last 2 years
• Highest level of education verified (transcripts or third-party verification accepted)
• Recent color badge photo (taken within last 6 months, no selfies or filters, solid background)
• Skills checklist current within 12 months prior to start, specific to the position
• Internal competency checklist to be completed within 2 weeks after start date
• Annual compliance training module completed and certificate uploaded
• I-9 E-Verify attestation required
• Resume submission required

Additional Notes

• Specialty and pharmacology exams are recommended but optional; must be completed within 365 days prior to start with an 80% pass rate if taken
• Compliance with all onboarding and credentialing requirements is mandatory for assignment clearance and continuation

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs seeking a structured long-term assignment with a defined schedule and comprehensive onboarding requirements.