Operating Room Registered Nurse
Santa Barbara, California
Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Santa Barbara, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5 days a week, 8-hour day shifts
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty; eye experience highly desired
• Special Requirement: Must have conscious sedation experience
• Charting System: Epic

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• California State Nursing License
• Additional certifications may be required depending on position (e.g., NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI) - verify as applicable

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Sex offender search must be run within 90 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• References: 2 professional references required (Aya requirement, not client)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear candidate for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Color blind exam if applicable (in-person exam required)
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some units
• Other unit-specific competency exams may be required

Facility-Specific Documents and Training

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Code of conduct
  • Vendor training
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • Regulatory orientation for contracted workers
• Religious accommodation forms required if applicable (e.g., for vaccines, PAPR exemption)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Must comply with all state and facility-specific regulatory and credentialing requirements
• Epic charting experience is required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience, conscious sedation skills, and the required certifications, looking for a 13-week travel contract in California with a reputable healthcare system.