OR RN
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Overview

• Location: Arlington, Virginia
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Unit: Operating Room
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hours (6:30 to 17:00); 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Possible shift times: 0630-1500, 0630-1700, 0630-1900, 1100-1930, 1100-2130, 1100-2300, or 1430-2300. Hours vary based on need.
• Call: Call shift hours vary. Staff sign up for a minimum of 3-4 eight-hour call shifts in a 6-week period.
• Weekends: Not required, but available for additional shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Virginia RN license
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 2 years of Operating Room experience
• Operating Room experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) only

Health and Screening Requirements

• Physical exam: Pre-employment physical within 1 year of start, including an assessment of the ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• TB: QuantiFERON (QGold) or T-Spot within 1 year of start, plus an annual TB questionnaire. Positive TB history requires documentation, a QGold or T-Spot within 3 years, and a clear chest X-ray after the positive result.
• Immunity titers or vaccines: Measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, and varicella each require a positive titer or 2 vaccines. Titers must be on official lab slips with numerical reference ranges. Low titers require boosters. Hepatitis B requires a vaccination series, a positive titer, or a signed declination.
• Drug test: Negative 11-panel (11P) drug screen within 30 days of start, completed within 48 hours of signing.
• Influenza: Required during flu season (Oct 1 to Mar 31). The cutoff for working candidates is Oct 31. Declinations are not accepted. Medical or religious exemptions are allowed, but the candidate must wear a mask within 6 feet of patients. The agency reviews exemption requests.
• Fit test: Respirator fit test within the last 12 months. Brand, model, and size must be written on the form. The fit test must be completed before start.
• Radiation exposure: An Attestation of Prior Radiation Exposure is required for Operating Room (Adult and Peds) assignments.

Background, Credentials, and History

• Government-issued photo ID, carried on person during work hours
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation
• 7-year criminal background check, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification
• Standard 7-year work history verification
• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted)
• Complete employment application or resume
• Performance evaluation on file if the candidate has worked with the agency for over 1 year
• Internal evaluation on file if the candidate has worked with the agency for over 2 years

Competencies and Training

• Core Part I, II, and III, required for all candidates and updated annually
• Competency exam and skills checklist, as applicable to the profession
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam, as applicable
• Color blind test, completed before start
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and HIPAA form
• Facility EHR training modules are required for Operating Room candidates (61 modules, about 5-8 hours). They must be completed before starting.

Onboarding Paperwork

• Clear passport-style photo for the facility badge
• Facility policies, forms, and acknowledgments to review and sign before start, including the Vendor Access Request form and the facility background check
• Online orientation and attestation
• Wear both the agency badge and the facility photo badge at all times