Operating Room RN
Madera, California
Valley Children's Healthcare

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Madera, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• This role requires credentialing with the Medical Staff team prior to start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Primary source verification of state nursing license required.
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required (may start with pending verification).
• Medication and competency exams required with passing score of 80% or higher.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (required for direct placements).
• Fit mask test within 6 months of start; facility offers onsite testing if needed.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine within recent years.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form.
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 6 months of start.
• COVID vaccines preferred but not required as of latest update.

Additional Requirements

• Completion and review of facility-specific orientation materials and agreements prior to start.
• Two professional references required, preferably Charge RN or above.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates may start with some pending verifications if approved by compliance liaison.
• Respirator clearance form no longer required as of December 13, 2024, but fit testing remains mandatory.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Operating Room RN travel contract position in California.