Operating Room Registered Nurse
Phoenix, Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Patient Age Groups

• Infants
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 4 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience in Charge nurse roles
• Orthopedics experience
• OB/GYN experience

On-Call Requirement

• On-call availability is required; details to be discussed during the interview

Candidate Eligibility

• First-time travel nurses are welcome
• Local candidates are eligible

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport)
• Background checks within 1 year, including:

  • Social Security Trace
  • 7-year County Criminal Check
  • National Criminal Check
  • FACIS III
• Education verification (diploma or official transcripts) required before start
• Primary source verification of certifications and licenses within 15 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and ability to perform job duties (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (can be completed onsite)
• Immunizations and health screenings (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (TDAP within 10 years; TD not accepted)
  • Negative TB test (Qgold or Tspot within 1 year; PPD no longer accepted)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or proof of 2 vaccines required; boosters and exemptions handled per policy
  • Hepatitis B: Completed vaccine series, positive titer, or declination within last year
• Drug screening with negative results within 30 days of start (specific drug panels required)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation materials and sign confidentiality and job expectation forms before starting
• References and employment history verification covering the last 7 years are required but will not delay start if pending; must be completed promptly after start
• Skills checklist must be current within 1 year
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity operating room environment with diverse patient populations across all age groups. Night shift nurses with strong trauma and charge experience are encouraged to apply.