Operating Room Registered Nurse
Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Nebraska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Experienced circulator nurse, especially in Orthopedics, ENT, Endoscopy, General Surgery, and OBGYN
• Shift: 4 days per week, 9-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Call rotation required
• Start Date: ASAP

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license for Nebraska
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Experience: At least 1 year of specialty experience as a circulator in the OR (implied by job description and specialty)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form prior to start
• Background Check within 1 year (includes SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide, Sex Offender)
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for all RNs)
• Competency Exam as applicable (must meet passing score)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (with specific rules for past positives)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (Titer, Declination, or Vaccine Series)
  • Varicella (Titer, Vaccines, or History of Chicken Pox)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• 2 Professional References for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years)
• Annual Skills Checklist

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse with strong circulator skills across multiple surgical specialties. The assignment is 13 weeks long with a 4-day, 9-hour shift schedule including call rotation. Candidates must hold current RN licensure in Nebraska and have BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Comprehensive health, background, and competency documentation are required prior to start. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.