Operating Room Transplant RN
Weston, FL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Weston, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse in Operating Room
• Shift: 1100-2330 with liver call; may assist with other cases if no liver/transplant cases available
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Ceil Blue
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of direct Liver/Transplant OR RN experience (higher value from description)
• Strong experience with liver, heart, lung, and kidney transplant procedures (must be reflected on skills checklist)
• Proficient in Misonix/CUSA equipment
• Experience with organ implantation (not just harvesting) is mandatory
• First-time travelers accepted

Certifications & Licenses

• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required at time of submission
• NIH Stroke Certification must be obtained prior to start
• Florida RN license accepted, pending licenses allowed
• Primary source verification of state license required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

Schedule & On-Call Requirements

• On-call: 1 shift per week plus two 12-hour weekend shifts per month
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12 shifts or 40 hours for 8/10 shifts
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Floating within scope of practice to meet facility needs is expected
• Locals accepted at same rate

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Special Requirements & Facility Policies

• Time-sensitive online training modules must be completed prior to start; no delays allowed
• Smoke-free facility: all travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen plus nicotine test required)
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application
• Physical exam within 6 months of start required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required, updated annually
• Required immunizations/vaccinations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season unless approved medical/religious exemption
• COVID vaccination series or approved exemption required
• Negative 10 panel drug screen within 1 year of start required (no Florida Medical Marijuana card accepted)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required and must be current
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (no fingerprints pending)
• Two professional references within 2 years required
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/Pharmacology) administered during orientation

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for a teaching hospital environment with transplant specialty focus
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team in a high-acuity setting
• Facility issues radiation badges to applicable staff

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with transplant expertise seeking a travel contract in a reputable teaching hospital setting.