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Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Germantown, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per week: 36
Block scheduling is not guaranteed and may change based on management needs
Must be willing to take call (details discussed during interview)

Required Experience

Minimum 3 years recent OR (Operating Room) experience without travel, or
Minimum 2 years recent OR experience with prior travel experience

Required Licenses & Certifications

Must hold a Tennessee nursing license or a compact nursing license at time of submission (pending licenses or licenses not meeting Nurse Licensure Compact guidelines are not accepted)
Must live at least 100 miles from the facility (no exceptions)

Required Qualifications & Certifications

Valid RN license in Tennessee
Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Background & Compliance Requirements

Background check within 60 days of start, including statewide, county, federal searches, and education verification
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated annually
Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (TN only)
Education verification (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu)
Two recent professional references required
Skills checklist and internal evaluation required if employed with agency for one year or more

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year (must pass without limitations; facial hair must be shaved if it causes failure)
Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending results accepted)
Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:
- Measles (Rubeola) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if low/equivocal
- Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if low/equivocal
- Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if low/equivocal
- Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if low/equivocal
- Hepatitis B – 3 shot series, positive titer, or signed declination
TB screening: True 2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 2 years plus annual TB questionnaire
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30); exemptions require mask-wearing in patient areas and may delay start date

Documentation & Submission Requirements

Return to Office (RTO) form due at time of submission
Two forms of government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license, social security card, passport)
Photo for badge: recent (within 6 months), shoulders up, forward facing, no hats/headphones/glasses glare, neutral expression
Submission packet includes application, references, skills checklist, state license verification, and certification information
Facility-specific dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed

Additional Notes

Candidates must be prepared for possible schedule changes during interviews
Prior travel experience is required if only 2 years of recent OR experience is held
Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation deadlines to ensure clearance and start on time

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Operating Room RN travel contract position.