Pediatric Operating Room RN
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Women and Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to work in a 30-bed Pediatric Operating Room unit serving patients from newborn to 17 years old. The role involves scrub and circulate duties with some weekday and weekend on-call responsibilities.

Schedule

• 5 shifts per week, 8 hours each
• Includes some weekday and weekend on-call (rotating schedule)
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• No floating to other facilities
• No local candidates accepted (must live at least 75 miles away from facility)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Proficient in scrub and circulate duties
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Registered Nurse license for West Virginia (pending license accepted if active before start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) – verify before start

Call & On-Call Requirements

• Call required, self-scheduled with some weeknights and weekends

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless medically or religiously exempt with proper documentation
• COVID-19 vaccination not required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Annual fit mask testing required (N95) or accommodation provided if needed
• Other immunizations required: Tdap, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella with appropriate documentation or boosters as needed

Background & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Social Security card and valid driver’s license required
• References: Minimum 1 manager, supervisor, or charge nurse reference from within 1 year
• Skills checklist for specialty required annually
• Pass/fail testing for EKG, medication calculation, and blood administration required for nursing candidates
• Various facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• No local candidates accepted; permanent address must be at least 75 miles from facility
• Orientation is two days (Thursday and Friday) with specific training modules
• Candidates must comply with all facility policies and complete required in-service training before starting
• No guaranteed blocked schedule; must meet unit needs
• Return to facility as a traveler not allowed within 2 years of last permanent employment there

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with pediatric and women's health experience who have prior travel assignments and are comfortable with on-call duties and a rotating schedule.