Transplant Operating Room RN
Indianapolis, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Transplant OR RN)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Transplant OR Registered Nurse
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years (strong transplant experience required)
• First-time travelers accepted if they meet experience requirement
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Job Requirements

• Transplant Experience: Liver transplant experience is a hard stop (mandatory)
• Must have experience performing recipient procedures involved in liver transplant
• Call Requirement: Yes, 40-60 hours per 6-week period
• Float Requirement: Yes, multi-specialty including all surgeries
• Must work 2/3 major holidays
• Shift Options:

  • 8 and 10 hour shifts (40 hours/week)
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (36 hours/week)
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours (48 hours/week)

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have Indiana RN license, temporary license, or compact license at start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
  • Regulatory Charting for Transplants
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only
  • Other certifications may be required depending on cost center/unit (e.g., CHEMO, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification)

Unit Information

• Focus on abdominal transplants: Kidney, Pancreas, Liver, Intestinal/Multi-visceral
• Pediatric transplants are not included for travelers (done at a separate facility)

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Scrub color: Not specified

Hiring & Compliance Notes

• Indiana RN’s will not be allowed to work at IU Health facilities after 11/30/2024, except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)
• Locals with permanent residence in Indiana are accepted

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background Checks:

  • Within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level III
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: Highest applicable education verified by 3rd party
• Transcript/Diploma: Official copies required (may be pending at start)
• Physical Exam: Completed within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test: Within 12 months of start, using approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Flu Vaccination: Required for 2025-26 season, no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions require approval)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology test and unit competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing: Ishihara exam or equivalent with 100% minimum score
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles
• Employment Application: Must be current and explain any gaps over 30 days within last 7 years
• Skills Checklist: Required within 12 months and annually
• Facility-specific forms and orientation packets must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours and shift flexibility
• Multi-specialty float requirement
• Must comply with holiday work requirements
• Strict immunization and health screening policies
• Extensive background and credential verification process

This position is ideal for experienced transplant OR nurses with strong liver transplant skills who are flexible with shifts and call requirements, and who can meet comprehensive compliance and credentialing standards.