Pediatric Operating Room RN
Austin, Texas
Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

Job Opportunity: RN - Pediatric Operating Room

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• On-call required
• Possible holiday rotation

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license in Texas (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start)
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• PALS (American Heart Association)

Experience

• Specialty: Pediatric Nursing (Operating Room)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for specialty unless otherwise specified by recruiter

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Ascension Specialty Exam (completed prior to first assignment, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc., completed within a year of start, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Color Vision Test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite prior to start)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules for non-allied positions)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (7-year search including SSN Trace, National Criminal, OFAC, etc., completed within 30 days of assignment)
• Ascension EPLS (Exclusionary List Screening) within 90 days of start
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, completed within one year of start, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
• Signed Assignment Agreement (offer letter and confirmations required)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required for respirator use, updated annually
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)
• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Background checks and verifications as per Ascension policies

Summary

This is a long-term pediatric operating room RN assignment in Austin, TX, requiring a current Texas RN license, BLS, and PALS certifications. The role involves weekday shifts with on-call and possible holiday rotations. Extensive credentialing, immunization, and compliance requirements must be met prior to assignment start. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.