Operating Room Registered Nurse
Lexington, Kentucky
UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Overview

• Seeking a Registered Nurse with Level 1 experience desired and minimum 3 years recent OR experience.
• Must be proficient in multiple specialty areas including Total Joints, Orthopedic Spine, Gynecology, and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted.
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM).
• Call policy:

  • Weekday call from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM with 40-minute response time.
  • Weekend call from 7:00 AM Saturday through 7:00 AM Monday.
  • Rotating call schedule with 2-3 weekday calls in the first 6 weeks, then weekend calls in the next 6 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky.
• Minimum of 3 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in OB/GYN nursing.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years recent experience in Operating Room nursing.
• Experience in Total Joints, Orthopedic Spine, Gynecology, and MIS required.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background checks including:

  • County and national criminal background checks (last 7 years).
  • Sex offender search.
  • Education verification or signed official transcript/diploma.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusion checks.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific drug panels required).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, or PA confirming good health and ability to perform job duties.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted).
• Immunizations and health screenings required and must be current:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual questionnaire if history positive.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination with booster if needed.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination (renewed annually).
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination with booster if needed.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required annually (medical/religious exemptions accepted).
  • COVID vaccination series or medical/religious exemption required; booster preferred but not mandatory.

Competency and Skills Verification

• Must complete and maintain current competency exams including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam.
  • Unit-specific competency exams.
  • Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams.
  • Conscious sedation competency exam (if applicable).
  • RN Math Ability competency exam annually.
  • Color blind testing within 1 year.
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Dysrhythmia required for certain units; must pass within two attempts or risk cancellation.
• Skills checklists must be current and renewed annually.

Documentation and History

• Employment verification for the past 7 years required.
• Two supervisor references verified within 6 months of start, preferably managers or direct supervisors.
• Employment application must explain any gaps longer than 30 days.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies including confidentiality, acceptable use, electronic communications, and password policies prior to start.
• All required documents must be current and not expire during the assignment; renewals must be completed prior to clearance.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific onboarding and testing requirements.

This position offers a challenging and diverse OR nursing experience with a reputable healthcare facility in Lexington, KY, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility across multiple surgical specialties.