Operating Room Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room with experience in circulating and scrubbing. The role involves working with adult to geriatric patient populations in a main OR setting covering specialties such as General, Neuro, Spine, Ortho, Robotics, Urology, Vascular, and Colorectal surgeries.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience as a Registered Nurse (higher value confirmed)
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required
• 1st time travelers accepted

Work Environment & Responsibilities

• Circulate and Scrub experience required (hard stop)
• Patient ratio: 16 rooms, average daily census of 35
• Unit systems include Epic, Pyxis, and 2 Da Vinci XI Robots
• Scrub color provided by facility
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days
• Weekend shifts: average 2-3 per contract period
• Floating is rare
• Call requirements: 7-8 calls in a 6-week schedule plus 1 weekend call and 1-2 weekend shifts
• Holiday work expected if major holidays fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with Adult and Geriatric patients

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months required
• Drug screening (10-panel) required within 60 days of start
• Annual flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
• Other health documents required: MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap (highly recommended)
• Color blindness testing required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required

Orientation & Training

• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)
• Competency exams required for nursing staff (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, general competency)
• Facility-specific policies on dress code and code of conduct must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• References and skills checklist required by agency (not client)
• Work history verification required, can be pending at start with proof of processing

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with OR experience looking for a travel contract in Georgia, with a focus on surgical specialties and a strong emphasis on compliance and certification.