Transplant Operating Room RN
Weston, FL
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Weston, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift: 0645-1715 with liver call; may assist with other cases if no liver/transplant cases available
• Must have strong experience with liver, heart, lung, and kidney transplant procedures
• Proficiency required in Misonix/CUSA equipment
• Experience required in organ implantation (not just harvesting)
• Floating within scope of practice to meet facility needs is expected
• On-call requirement: 1 shift per week plus two 12-hour weekend shifts per month
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Pending license accepted
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts or 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts
• Smoke-free facility: all travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen including nicotine test required)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Strong experience with liver, heart, lung, and kidney transplant procedures
• Experience in organ implantation (putting organs back in the new patient, not just harvesting)
• Proficiency in Misonix/CUSA equipment

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Negative 10 panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no medical marijuana card accepted)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and federal exclusions

Additional Information

• Orientation scheduled approximately 3-4 weeks from start date
• Must prioritize completion of time-sensitive onboarding modules before start
• Facility uses EPIC for charting
• Teaching hospital with approximately 230 staffed beds
• Scrub color: Ceil Blue
• Free parking available in unrestricted spaces

Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application
• Performance evaluations and professional references required for candidates with prior experience at the facility
• Candidates must be nicotine-free with negative drug screen results including cotinine

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with transplant expertise seeking a travel contract in Florida.