OR Registered Nurse
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Onslow Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule & Work Details

• 5x8 hour shifts, Days, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• 40 hours per week
• On-call required nights, weekends, and holidays (typically 1 night per week)
• 2-3 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• No local candidates; must live within a 50-mile radius
• Staffing ratio: 1:1
• Floating to similar or lower acuity units as needed

Job Responsibilities

• Assess each patient immediately upon admission to the OR, addressing biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, discharge planning, and family support needs
• Ongoing assessment and reassessment of patients to identify needs and nursing interventions
• Develop individualized nursing care plans for patients in the intraoperative setting

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 3 years of main hospital experience
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Certifications & Compliance

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Other certifications may be required depending on assignment area (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification and diploma/transcript required
• Drug screening and health documents including immunizations and TB testing required
• Facility-specific documents and attestations must be completed prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations required: Tdap (within 10 years), MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer), Varicella, Hepatitis B titer, Flu vaccine during flu season or approved declination
• COVID vaccination proof if vaccinated; unvaccinated candidates must complete declination form
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire and screening as applicable
• Fit mask test as applicable

Additional Information

• Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed by management
• Must include Return to Office (RTO) information in submission to be honored at time of offer
• Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation modules and sign required documents such as confidentiality statements, code of conduct, and communication standards
• Onsite training for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) required for ER RNs

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract role with a structured schedule and comprehensive support.