Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Pediatric OR Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work in a 13-bed Pediatric Operating Room (OR)
• Day shift: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Off-shift rotation and on-call duties required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Operating Room (OR) experience, specifically in a Pediatric OR setting
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Screening Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable)
• State-specific registry search (Nebraska DHHS Adult & Child Services Registry) within 30 days of start
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start
• National tech certification verification within 30 days of start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months prior to start, performed by MD, DO, PA, NP, or APRN
• Fit mask test completed within 12 months prior to start (specific mask types required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required
• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD) within 12 months prior to start, updated annually

  • If positive TB, additional questionnaire and chest X-ray required
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low/equivocal titer
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or completed vaccine series required; no declinations allowed
• Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or history of disease; boosters required if low/equivocal titer
• Seasonal flu vaccine required for all new starts beginning 10/1/2025, or approved medical/religious exemption on file by 11/30/2025
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test including THC within 12 months prior to start; instant tests accepted

Documentation and Compliance

• Completion of a facility-specific Cognito form by candidate and clinical leader at least 6 business days before start
• Two professional references within 2 years of start date
• Annual update of skills checklist
• Employment application verification (no 7-year work history needed)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• All certifications and background checks must be current and completed within specified timeframes before start date
• Compliance with all health and safety documentation is mandatory for clearance and assignment start

This summary provides the essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Pediatric OR RN travel contract in Nebraska.