Operating Room RN
Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Apple Valley, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Shift: 12-hour variable shifts, Sunday through Saturday
• Typical shift times include:

  • 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM with on-call 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM with on-call 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• On-call requirements include weekend and holiday coverage with estimated 70-90 hours of call in a 6-week period
• Guaranteed hours with facility able to call off once per two-week pay period
• Local candidates within 50 miles radius are considered

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 212
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Navy blue for RNs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience & References

• References: Minimum of 2 references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting
• Employment Application: Must include at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates
• Work History Verification may be required if reference requirements are not met

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (declination accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug Screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required annually for respirator use (travel only)
• Fit Mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Additional checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification required for nursing degree
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• State-specific searches and attestations as applicable (e.g., Washington, Oregon)
• Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)

Training & Competencies

• Completion of Epic training modules required prior to or shortly after start
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific Workramp modules required
• Medication and competency exams as applicable to specialty/unit
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Float Policy: May be required to float to other facilities within reasonable distance
• Start Date: ASAP
• Local candidates encouraged to inquire about local rates and scheduling accommodations

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