Operating Room Registered Nurse
West Islip, New York
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: West Islip, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check completed within 30 days of start and updated annually, including:

  • Social Security Trace
  • County Search
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal Background
  • FACIS Level 3
  • OFAC
  • OMIG (NY Medicaid Exclusions)
  • OIG and SAM
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification via diploma or transcript acceptable
• New York State Medicaid Exclusion List check updated annually

Health and Safety Requirements

• Facility-specific physical exam completed within 30 days prior to start, using the required form with clinician’s signature
• Fit test for N95 mask (Halyard Fluidshield or 3M 1860) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Proof of negative TB test (QGold, TSpot, or PPD) within 1 year of start; if positive, clear chest x-ray and questionnaire required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (antibody and antigen results required)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required October 1 – April 30 (declinations allowed for religious or medical reasons)
• COVID vaccination series preferred
• Standard 9-panel drug screen completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually (rapid tests not accepted)

Documentation and Other Requirements

• Two clinical references required, must be supervisor level or above (Charge RNs acceptable)
• Employment history covering 7 years with explanations for any gaps
• Current skills checklist applicable to the position, updated within the last year
• Signed Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) form prior to start

Notes

• Background hits and other issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• All documentation must be current and compliant with facility-specific requirements.
• Confirm any additional certifications or competencies required based on specific unit assignment within the operating room setting.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with operating room experience seeking a travel contract in New York.