Operating Room Registered Nurse
Midland, Texas
Midland Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Location: Midland, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Experience needed in General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Trauma, and ENT surgeries
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Call required
• Schedule is variable and flexible; no set days guaranteed
• Block scheduling not approved
• Shifts may be 3x12 hours or 4x10 hours with rotating days off and call (to be discussed during interview)

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Texas
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for OR roles (recommend verifying with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – preferred for pediatric areas
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – required as applicable (e.g., L&D, NICU)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – required for Trauma/ER areas
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – preferred for Labor & Delivery
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for clinical positions
• Other certifications (CHEMO, ENPC) as applicable based on specific assignment

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 10-year Criminal Background Check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace and all locations lived/worked
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• State-specific background checks for Texas (DPS Criminal History, Employee Misconduct Registry, Employability Status Check) within 30 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• N95 Fit Test within 1 year of start (PAPR not accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required within 72 hours of contract signing:

  • TB test or chest x-ray (negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months)
  • Rubeola (Measles) – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B – positive titer or series (3 doses)
  • Varicella – positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history of chickenpox
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or agency declination (required October 1 - March 31)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Age-specific competency exam within 1 year of start
• Skills checklist updated annually

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Confidentiality and Security Agreement signed prior to start
• Drug Screening and Blood Testing Consent Form signed prior to start
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates
• Compliance checklist to be signed by candidate and agency
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Flexible traveler required due to variable scheduling and call demands
• Pediatric experience preferred but not mandatory
• No block scheduling available

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses comfortable with variable schedules and multiple surgical specialties, including trauma and pediatrics.