Operating Room Registered Nurse
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Discipline: Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
• Unit: Operating Room
• Schedule: Provided by manager
• Call: 3-4 call shifts every 6 weeks, 8 hours each
• Start Date: ASAP (dependent on EPIC experience/training schedule)

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia or Compact RN License at time of submission
• BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience (Level II Trauma center experience preferred)
• Experience with trauma, neuro, ortho spine, general surgery, robotics preferred
• EPIC OP TIME (OR) experience or willingness to complete EPIC training

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Certifications & Training

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless approved medical or religious exemption
• Must complete EPIC training modules prior to start (approx. 5-8 hours, 61 modules)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (confirm with program management)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year, including physical ability assessment
• Fit mask test within last 12 months (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if applicable to unit)
• Negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu seasonal vaccination or approved exemption documentation

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification
• Employment application/resume
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Work history verification (7 years)
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements required prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, code of ethics, dress code, parking, safety policies)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Must wear both agency and facility badges at all times
• Facility runs its own background check through HireRight in addition to agency background check
• EPIC training is mandatory and must be completed before starting assignment
• Flu vaccine exemptions require documentation and agency/facility approval

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs looking for a 13-week travel contract in a Level II Trauma center environment with exposure to a variety of surgical specialties.