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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)

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

Job Description

• Must have experience in trauma, neuro, vascular, and ortho due to trauma status.
• May need to cover one night shift during the contract as needed.
• Weekend shifts required.
• On-call required: Call shifts distributed equally every 6 weeks, potentially 6-8 shifts including nights, evenings, and weekends (8-hour shifts).
• Floating between like units required.
• Block scheduling possible at manager discretion.
• Locals accepted; pending licenses not accepted.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Free parking available.
• Variable start times: 7:00 AM or 9:00 AM.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) mandatory.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit.
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, NIH Stroke, CPI, IV Certification, MAB) may be required based on unit and clinical track.
• Must verify certifications per clinical track guidelines.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Acute Care Hospital setting with 277 staffed beds.
• May be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance.
• One night shift coverage may be required during contract.
• Call shifts every 6 weeks, including nights, evenings, and weekends.
• Weekend work required.

Licensure & Background Checks

• Valid California RN license required; pending licenses not accepted.
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs.
• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Additional state-specific background checks and verifications as applicable.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required (updated annually).
• Immunizations required: TDAP, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine (seasonal), COVID vaccine or declination.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.

Training & Competency

• Must complete Providence WorkRamp Core and Specialty Modules as assigned prior to start.
• Epic training modules required and must be completed after Providence access is granted.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required as applicable.
• Skills checklists required annually for applicable units.

References & Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application required with at least last 5 years of employment history.

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required.
• Block scheduling and floating subject to manager discretion.
• Locals accepted; no pending licenses.
• First-time travelers accepted.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a busy acute care hospital with a focus on trauma and specialty care in the operating room. Candidates should be prepared for variable shifts, on-call responsibilities, and floating between units. Compliance with Providence’s extensive credentialing, training, and health requirements is mandatory.