Operating Room Registered Nurse
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Pre-Screen Unit; clinical fit determined by clinical review and manager interview.
• Level I Trauma experience required; must have at least Level II trauma experience (>1 year).
• Previous travel experience required.
• Call Requirements: 2-3 calls within a 6-week period with 30-minute response time.
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days.
• Weekend Shifts: 3-4 weekends within a 6-week period (can be days, evenings, or nights).
• Holidays: As needed, any shift.
• Floating: As needed.
• Must be able to function independently in the following specialties:

  • Robotics (Davinci xi and DV5 robots only)
  • Orthopedics
  • General Surgery
  • Gynecology (GYN)
  • Urology
  • Bariatrics
  • ENT
  • Plastics
  • Vascular
  • Thoracic (excluding cardiac and open heart)
  • Trauma
• Proficiency with robotic surgery required; bonus if familiar with DV5 Davinci robot.
• Prefer RNs who can scrub and circulate.
• May care for COVID-19 patients.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years nursing experience.
• At least 1 year Level II trauma experience (Level I trauma preferred).
• Prior travel experience is explicitly required.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• PALS (if applicable)
• NRP (if applicable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) (if applicable)
• State License primary source verification required.
• NURSYS verification required.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) required for all RNs except OR and Home Health.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for all RNs except OR and Home Health.
• Tech Cert Verification as applicable.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start.
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start.
• Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; can start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search (Childline) required within 5 years; can start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days.
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year; must be finalized prior to start (cannot start with results pending).
• Education verification of highest degree required.
• 2 professional references within 3 years required.
• Most recent resume/application required.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start; PPD not accepted. For positive results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; if negative/equivocal titers, boosters required. Exemptions for candidates born before 1957.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) required, plus declination form if applicable.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required if negative/equivocal titers. Exemptions for candidates born before 1957.
• Seasonal Flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption required during flu season; declinations not accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption or declination accepted.
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (Aya requirement only; not required by facility).
• Respiratory Safety clearance required within 1 year of start; renew annually.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, professional, passport-style photo for badge.
• Completion and signing of facility-specific documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • I9 Attestation
  • Documentation Attestation
  • Hepatitis B Declination (if applicable)
  • Safety and Security Vehicle Registration (if applicable)
• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules prior to start.
• New Hire Orientation required by end of first day.

Additional Notes

• Must be proficient and able to function independently without refresher training.
• Prior travel experience is mandatory.
• Facility is tobacco and fragrance free; candidates must be notified.
• May be required to care for COVID-19 patients.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong trauma and robotic surgery skills who have prior travel nursing experience and are comfortable working independently across multiple specialties.