Operating Room Registered Nurse
Marina Del Rey, California
Marina Del Rey Hospital

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location: Marina del Rey, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (start times at 6:15 AM or 8:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours (3 shifts per week)
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend 24-hour call per month
• On-Call Requirement: Approximately 1 weekday per week (6:45 PM to 6:15 AM) and 1 weekend day per month (24-hour call)
• Floating Requirement: Yes
• Scheduling requests cannot be accommodated

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• 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 or American Red Cross
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing score; 2 attempts allowed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for all RNs except OR RNs; must be completed within 3 days of start
• Pass/Fail EKG assessment during orientation (varies by unit)
• Fire Card: LA County Fire Card required within 30 days of start (onsite course provided if not obtained prior)
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (must be current and on file)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NIH Stroke Certification) – verify with unit job description

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (N95 or equivalent)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; if history of positive TB, additional documentation required
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening panel within 1 year of start (specific substances required; marijuana/THC excluded)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - March 31); no declinations accepted

Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Two professional references required, both supervisory, verified within 1 year
• Background check including 7-year county residence, nationwide, sex offender, and federal district court searches
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Photo for badge must meet strict facility requirements (passport-style photo)
• Completion of facility-specific documents including code of conduct, attendance policy, job hazard acknowledgment, and scheduling guidelines
• Completion of required modules and timecard submission as instructed

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be prepared for mandatory on-call and floating duties
• No scheduling accommodations will be made
• Orientation includes competency testing and may include onsite courses (e.g., fire card)
• All certifications and health documents must be current and uploaded prior to or shortly after start date as specified

This position is ideal for experienced California-licensed RNs comfortable with operating room duties, on-call responsibilities, and working in a fast-paced hospital environment with electronic health record proficiency.