Operating Room Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
• Shift Details: No weekend or holiday shifts required
• Patient Load: 4 rooms
• Ratios: Not specified
• License: California RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days

Facility Type

• Orthopedics
• Urology
• General Surgery
• ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)
• Ophthalmology
• Podiatry
• Pain Management

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (renew every 2 years)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification (if applicable)

Note: Certification requirements may vary based on unit and specialty. Verify with clinical leadership if uncertain.

Required Documents & Background Checks

• I9 form
• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (for certain state requirements)
• E-Verify attestation
• Background check within 45 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Death Master Index
  • County, Nationwide, and National Sex Offender checks
  • FACIS Level 3
  • Education verification
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable)
  • International background check (if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated monthly
• Education verification (nursing degree verification required)
• State-specific searches as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates, updated annually
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within the last 3 years

Competencies & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Specialty-specific competency exams (e.g., EFM training for Labor & Delivery RNs)
• Skills checklists updated annually (if applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules (ER, L&D, Leadership roles, Hospice/Home Health/Assisted Living)
  • Regional core and specialty-specific modules based on location and specialty
• Float policy acknowledgement (may be required to float to other nearby facilities)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• 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 ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification for RN, LPN/LVN, or AP license status

Notes

• First-time travelers are welcome for this assignment.
• No weekend or holiday shifts required.
• Pending licenses are not accepted; active California RN license required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Background checks and immunizations must be current and compliant with state and facility requirements.
• Modules and certifications must be completed prior to start or as specified.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse surgical environment with specialties including orthopedics, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, podiatry, and pain management. The role requires a California RN license and at least 1 year of nursing experience. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.