Operating Room Registered Nurse
San Jose, California
Sutter Health Samaritan Court Surgery Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: San Jose, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Prepare sterile fields for surgical operations, including setup of sterile instruments.
• Assist surgeons with gowning, gloving, and draping patients.
• Support the surgical team by passing instruments, holding retractors, and anticipating needs during surgery.
• Distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
• May perform specific procedures and assist in orienting new staff to the department.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC preferred
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC preferred
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP, Instructor or Advanced Provider Course preferred
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) - verify by position
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - valid for 4 years
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - typically required for Labor & Delivery
• State License - current and verified within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification (for RN) within 30 days of start
• Other certifications may be required depending on the position

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year required.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings.
• Education verification required; BSN preferred for RN positions.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and annually thereafter (with accommodations for religious exemptions).
• Immunizations and health screenings required, including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical positions within 3 years.
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be renewed annually.

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including standards of business conduct, confidentiality agreements, orientation checklists, and code of conduct.
• Completion of vendor training and regulatory orientation required prior to start.
• TB screening questionnaire must be completed and signed by a licensed healthcare provider within 90 days of start and renewed annually.
• Respiratory safety clearance required and must be renewed annually.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Specialty years of experience are not clearly specified; confirm with recruiter for minimum experience expectations.
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week assignment length.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Operating Room RN travel assignment in California.