Operating Room Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Call Requirement: 40-60 hours of call over a 6-week schedule, including holidays
• Average Daily Surgical Case Volume: 35 cases
• Operating Rooms: 22 rooms available
• Special Equipment: DaVinci XI robotic system

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in liver transplant surgery (HARD STOP)
• Must be able to independently scrub liver recipient transplants
• Experience with large open belly cases including:

  • General surgery
  • Urology
  • Thoracic
  • Gynecology
  • Plastics
  • Whipple procedure
  • Liver resection
  • Free flap surgeries
• Proficient in scrub and aseptic techniques

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with large open belly cases and general scrub experience
• Proficient in aseptic technique
• Experience with Whipple procedures, liver resection, and free flap surgeries
• Surgical scrub experience in urology, thoracic, gynecology, and plastics
• Transplant surgery experience

Licensure

• Online verification of license required within 30 days before start date

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date
• Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start date
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start date (N95 or approved respirators)
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine preferred but not required
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and competency exams

Background & Documentation

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7-year work/living history
  • SSN trace, county, state, national sex offender checks
  • Education verification
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Additional Notes

• Indiana residents will not be eligible to sign new contracts in this specialty at this facility effective March 1, 2026
• Candidates must complete all required facility-specific forms and orientation packets prior to start
• On-site fit testing is limited and requires prior approval
• Call and holiday coverage are mandatory components of this assignment

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with specialized liver transplant surgical skills seeking a travel contract in a high-volume, advanced surgical environment.