Operating Room Registered Nurse
Akron, Ohio
Akron General Medical Center

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Akron, Ohio (Travel/Contract)

Job Details

• Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Location: Akron, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Orientation: 32-40 hours

Job Description

• Circulator role in the Operating Room; scrub experience preferred
• No on-call duties and no weekend shifts

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1.5 years recent Operating Room nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Certifications & Preferences

• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) preferred but not required
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, CHEMO certifications not required for this role
• Pass/Fail competency exams (medication administration and ECG) required during orientation unless exempted as a legacy or agency flip candidate

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required; must carry while on assignment
• Comprehensive background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required prior to start and updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform job functions safely
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) with boosters if titers negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no declinations accepted; exemptions require approval)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start

Documentation & Onboarding

• Resume/CV with 3 years prior work history including at least 2 years clinical acute care experience; gaps longer than one month must be explained
• Two professional references from within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone)
• Photo for badge (headshot, shoulders up, white background) required
• Baseline competency exams during orientation (medication administration and ECG interpretation)

Additional Notes

• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Physical exam and eye exam do not need to be updated annually if currently on assignment without a break; for gaps longer than 30 days, updated exams are required
• Facility accommodates latex allergies; notification required to ensure latex-free supplies
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines and fit mask are accepted but require agency approval and facility review
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgement and competency testing

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