Operating Room Registered Nurse
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse with a minimum of 4 years of OR experience, including specialties in Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, Gynecology, and Orthopedics. The unit serves multiple surgical service lines such as Bariatrics, Urology, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Ophthalmology, and more.

Key Details

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 4 years Operating Room experience (must include Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics)
• Minimum Overall Experience: 3 years (unit does not accept first-time travelers)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required, but first-time travelers are not accepted
• Weekend and Call: Variable, to be discussed during interview
• Floating: May be required within facility scope and to outpatient areas as needed
• Holiday Time Off: No holiday RTO approved during blackout dates (late November and late December to early January)
• Maximum Return to Office (RTO): 7 days
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Minimum of 4 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Specialty experience in Neurology, Transplant, OB/GYN, and Orthopedics

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if prior positive)
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
  • Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• Other:

  • Skills checklist updated within 12 months
  • Work history verification of most recent employer
  • Two clinical references required

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance
• Privileging requirements apply only to certain specialties (not applicable here)

This position is ideal for experienced Operating Room RNs with a strong surgical background across multiple specialties who are ready for a travel assignment in a high-acuity surgical environment.