Operating Room Registered Nurse
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Duration: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Profession: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Unit: Outpatient Pavilion
• Schedule: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• No weekends or holidays required
• Late stay call sign-up required
• Types of surgical cases: General, Gynecology (GYN), Breast/Plastics, Urology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Eyes
• Average daily census: 35 patients
• Number of OR rooms: 6

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification
• Drug screen: Negative 11-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within one year of start, including assessment of ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test within last 12 months (specific mask brands accepted); exemptions reviewed case-by-case
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine if applicable
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completion of skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Completion of facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, code of ethics, dress code, infection control, and safety policies prior to start
• Completion of vendor access request and facility background check through HireRight within 24 hours of receipt

Orientation and Training

• EPIC training modules required for OR candidates; approximately 5-8 hours to complete before start
• Online orientation and attestation required prior to start
• Candidate must wear both agency and facility badges at all times

Additional Notes

• Candidate must sign multiple facility-specific policies and acknowledgements prior to start
• Religious and medical exemptions for flu vaccine and fit mask require documentation and approval
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs seeking a 13-week travel contract with a consistent day shift schedule and no weekend or holiday work.