Operating Room Registered Nurse
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work in the Main Operating Room
• Shift: Day shift, Tuesday to Friday, 4x10 hour shifts (6:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
• On-call requirement: 1 weekday and 1 weekend per month
• Surgical specialties involved: XI robotic, orthopedic, trauma, general/gynecology, urology, some ENT, some plastic surgery, pain management, some ophthalmology, neuro/spine, vascular
• Preferred experience: More than 3 years in relevant specialties

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• Other certifications as applicable: NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification (especially for ICU/MS/Tele settings)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required onsite at orientation
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam

Required Licenses and Verifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
• NURSYS Verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• State License verification within 30 days of start

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, and sex offender registry within 30 days of start; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for laboratory positions (if applicable)
• Facility-specific documents including standards of conduct, dress code policy, standards of behavior, COVID declination (if applicable), HIPAA and Fair Warning Quiz, orientation and safety training modules, annual TB questionnaire, and employment notices must be completed and updated as required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (N-95 or Halyard Orange Duckbill masks accepted; PAPR not accepted)
• TDAP or TD vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 1 year; chest X-ray within 2 years for positive responders)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; must include specified panels
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (October–April); mask required if declined
• Initial COVID vaccination series or facility-specific declination required (annual boosters not required)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current PALS certification
• Experience in the following surgical specialties:

  • Orthopedic Trauma
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)
  • Urology
  • ENT Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience preferred in operating room nursing with exposure to multiple surgical specialties as listed
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

References and Documentation

• Two professional references within the last 3 years required
• Copy of resume or employment application required
• Annual skills checklist update required

This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in Texas with a diverse surgical caseload and structured shift schedule.