Operating Room RN
Carmel, Indiana
Indiana University Health North Hospital

Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Carmel, Indiana
Shift: Wednesday to Friday Nights (3 shifts/week, 12 hours each, 18:30–7:00)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in a community hospital with 16 operating rooms.
• Surgical specialties include General Surgery, Bariatrics, Gynecology, Urology, ENT, Orthopedics, Plastics, Spine, Robotics, Thoracic, Peripheral Vascular, and Pediatric surgery.
• The traveler will orient on day shift for 1-2 weeks before transitioning to night shifts.
• First-time travelers are welcome.
• Required skill: Circulating nurse in the OR.
• Charting system: Cerner.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting system.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended but not required.
• Tuberculosis screening: Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; if positive, chest X-ray and documentation required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30–3/31). Declinations not accepted.
• Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score.
• Skills checklist and competency exams required annually.
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment within 2 years, with contacts holding charge/manager/supervisor titles or above.
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps of 30+ days.

Additional Information

• No local candidates accepted for this travel assignment.
• Orientation and facility-specific compliance forms must be completed prior to start.
• Facility requires completion of self-study orientation and tests before starting.
• On-site fit testing available only as a last resort and with prior approval.
• PAPR use requires facility approval before start.

Summary

This is a night-shift travel Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room requiring at least 2 years of OR experience, BCLS certification, and proficiency with Cerner charting. The role involves working in a busy community hospital with diverse surgical specialties. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific orientation is mandatory. First-time travelers are welcome, and orientation will begin on day shift before moving to nights.