Operating Room Registered Nurse
Lexington, Kentucky
UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital

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

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Level 1 experience desired
• Minimum 3 years recent experience in Operating Room (OR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Experience working in various specialty areas including:

  • Total Joints
  • Orthopedic Spine
  • Gynecology (Gyn)
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted
• Call policy:

  • Weekdays: 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
  • Weekends: 7:00 AM Saturday through 7:00 AM Monday
  • 40-minute response time required
  • Rotating call schedule with 2-3 weekday calls in the first 6 weeks, weekend calls in the next 6 weeks

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Kentucky

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or RQI accepted
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or RQI accepted
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - required for Labor & Delivery
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC preferred if applicable)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card (can be completed onsite)
• Certification for First Assist RNs (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for applicable units
• Other specialty certifications as required by unit details

Background Checks

• County and national criminal background checks within 1 year, updated annually
• Sex offender search
• Education verification or signed official transcript/diploma
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated annually

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by MD, NP, or PA
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual renewal
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or boosters
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination (annual renewal)
  • Varicella immunity or booster
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation (annual) or approved exemption
  • COVID vaccination series or approved exemption; booster preferred but not required
• Drug testing within 1 year, updated annually

Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%)
• Color Blind Testing (passing score 80%)
• Unit-specific competency exams (annual renewal, passing score 80%)
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam (annual renewal)
• RN Math Ability Competency Exam (annual renewal, passing score 80%)
• EKG Exam (passing score 80%, pass/fail with limited attempts)
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing for ICU, ER, PACU, Telemetry, and other units

History and Documentation

• Two professional references verified within 6 months of start (supervisor or charge RN preferred)
• Employment application with explanation for any gaps over 30 days
• Employment verification for 7 years required, completed 8 business days prior to start
• Skills checklists as required by specialty/unit, updated annually

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years recent OR experience (higher value from description)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Additional Notes

• Staff expected to work across multiple specialty areas within the OR
• Strict compliance with all background checks, certifications, health documents, and competency exams is mandatory
• Call schedule requires flexibility and adherence to response times

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in Kentucky with a focus on orthopedic and surgical specialties.