Operating Room Registered Nurse
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Abilene, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Registered Nurse in Main Operating Room
• Start Date: March 2 (may consider March 16)
• Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday with call and late days as required
• Surgical specialties include Neuro/Spine, Ortho/Trauma, General/Robotics/Trauma
• Required Experience: Craniotomy and burr hole experience

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Texas
• Experience in Operating Room nursing with emphasis on neuro/spine and trauma cases
• Craniotomy and burr hole surgical experience required
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but must meet or exceed facility expectations for specialty OR nursing with required surgical experience (default to higher if conflicting info)

Certifications (AHA Only)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – as applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – as applicable

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; update annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification (highest level) required
• State-specific checks for Texas (DADS Employability Status and Employee Misconduct Registry) within 30 days of start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 10 business days prior to start; no exceptions for positive results
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Fit mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) required, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), with agency religious or medical exemption accepted

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (PPD or equivalent)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start

Competency and Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing (online Ishihara test accepted)
• Pass/Fail testing for Telemetry nurses (if applicable)
• Skills checklist required and updated annually

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion and signing of various facility-specific acknowledgments and agreements prior to start (e.g., vaccination info, TB and occupational exposure, patient-centered pledge, confidentiality, compliance, background check authorization, traveler identification)
• Orientation modules (~3-4 hours) required during orientation
• Parking available for orientation and employment

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Two references required within 3 years of start
• Resume/application required

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with neuro/spine and trauma surgical experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Texas.