CVOR Registered Nurse
El Paso, Texas
University Medical Center of El Paso

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: El Paso, Texas
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Operating Room (OR) setting.
• Experience required in general surgery, trauma surgery, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery.
• Must have experience working in Level 1 OR Trauma centers (strict requirement).
• On-call availability is required.
• First-time travel nurses accepted if they have experience at a Level I facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Experience in trauma and neurosurgery.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background check within 30 days of start, updated annually, including:

  • 7-year history
  • SS Trace
  • County, Nationwide, and National Sex Offender checks
  • FACIS Level 3
  • Education verification (Bachelor’s degree required for permanent staff; Associates degree acceptable for travel staff).
• Employment application required.
• Primary source verification of RN license (NURSYS verification required).
• E-Verify, SAM, and OIG checks required.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Negative TB test (TSPOT or QGOLD within 3 months) or 2-step PPD; if positive, chest X-ray and TB questionnaire required.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• TDAP or TD vaccine required (declination allowed if unable to obtain).
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31) with a final deadline to obtain by mid-December.
• COVID vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required (facility-specific exemption forms must be used).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.

Additional Facility Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific onboarding modules prior to start (unpaid).
• Forward-facing head and shoulder photo with neutral background for badge.
• Completion and signing of various facility agreements and acknowledgments including:

  • Property Acknowledgement
  • Culture of Safety Training
  • Confidentiality and Security Agreement
  • Tobacco-Free Workplace Agreement
• Facility-specific IT and staff information forms must be completed.

Summary

This is a night-shift travel Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room requiring at least 2 years of specialty experience, certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS, and experience in Level 1 trauma centers. The role demands strict compliance with health, background, and facility-specific documentation and training requirements. On-call availability is mandatory. First-time travel nurses are accepted if they meet the Level I facility experience requirement.