Operating Room RN - Trauma & Robotics
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

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

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with trauma and robotics experience for an Operating Room travel contract. The role involves working in a Pre-Screen Unit with clinical and managerial review prior to final selection.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Level II Trauma experience required (at least 1 year)
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Must have prior travel experience (previous travel contracts required)
• Must have trauma and robotics experience
• Highly prefer experience in thoracic and vascular specialties

Skills & Proficiencies

• Proficient with DaVinci Xi robot (required)
• Bonus if familiar with DaVinci DV5 robot
• Proficient with robotic general, gynecologic, thoracic, and urology specialties
• Prefer RNs who can scrub and circulate independently without refresher training

Work Schedule

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO): 7 days
• 3-4 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule (day, evening, or night shifts)
• Holidays as needed (day, evening, or night shifts)
• 2-3 on-call shifts within a 6-week schedule with 30-minute callback response

Additional Information

• May care for COVID-19 patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility

Certifications & Compliance

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Other certifications as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) depending on unit requirements

• Background Checks & Verifications:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • PA FBI Fingerprinting required within 1 year of start (results must be on file within 45 days)
  • Education verification (highest level)
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search (must be completed within 5 years)
  • Pennsylvania PATCH Search (must be finalized prior to start)

• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 90 days of start
  • Immunizations and titers: Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start
  • Flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccine or exemption/declination accepted
  • Drug testing (negative 9-panel) within 1 year of start (Aya requirement)
  • Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year of start, renewed annually

• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency as applicable
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) required for all RNs except OR and Home Health

Documentation & Onboarding

• Clear, professional passport-style photo required for badge
• Completion of facility-specific documents including:

  • Medical Statement of Ability to Work
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • I9 Attestation and Documentation Attestation (agency completed)
• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules prior to start
• New Hire Orientation required by end of first day

Summary

This travel contract Operating Room RN position requires strong trauma and robotics experience, prior travel contract experience, and proficiency with DaVinci surgical robots. The role includes weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts within a 6-week rotation. Comprehensive background checks, certifications, health screenings, and facility-specific onboarding are mandatory.

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