Operating Room Registered Nurse
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Odessa, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in the Main Operating Room
• Start date preferred within the next 3-5 weeks
• Schedule: Friday to Sunday, no call required
• Orientation: 3-4 days
• Experience with robotic XI, orthopedic, spine/neuro, general/gyn, some ENT, ophthalmology, pain management, urology, vascular, and Trauma Level 2 cases preferred
• 2-3 years of experience strongly preferred

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• 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
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required onsite at orientation
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Experience in orthopedic, ENT surgery, ophthalmology, pain management, urology, vascular surgery, trauma, and robotic XI cases
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 3 years
• Resume or employment application required
• Annual updates for skills checklist and background check
• Facility-specific documents including standards of conduct, dress code, and orientation acknowledgements must be completed
• Fit mask test required annually (specific mask types accepted)

Work Environment & Notes

• Exposure to a variety of surgical specialties including robotic and trauma cases
• No call on scheduled days
• Orientation and safety training required prior to start
• Time-sensitive completion of health and compliance documents within 72 hours of contract signing

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with a focus on diverse surgical cases and a weekend schedule without call.