Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Weston, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Operating Room Registered Nurse (Transplant) – Travel contract in Weston, FL. Immediate need for experienced transplant OR nurses with Misonix/CUSA and Epic skills.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse opportunity / Florida travel nursing)
• Location: Weston, FL 33331 (Broward County, South Florida)
• Facility: Short-Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Unit: Operating Room – Transplant (18 OR rooms; adult & geriatric population; daily census 55–60)
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, 3 x 12-hour shifts (11:00 AM – 11:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• On-Call: 1 shift per week plus two 12-hour weekend call shifts per month
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
• Charting / EMR: Epic
• Scrub Color: Ceil Blue
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted space

Job Requirements (Transplant OR RN / Perioperative Nurse)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years direct liver/transplant OR RN experience required (must include liver, heart, lung, and kidney transplant implant experience; procurement-only not sufficient)
• Transplant Expertise: Experience implanting organs across solid-organ transplant cases
• Technical Skills: Proficient with Misonix / CUSA and standard OR equipment
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required at submission; NIHSS must be obtained prior to start
• License: Active RN license required (pending license accepted for travel nurses)
• Compliance: Nicotine-free (negative 10-panel + nicotine/cotinine drug screen required)
• Pre-Employment Testing: EKG and pharmacology tests during orientation (maximum 2 attempts each)
• References: Two references from direct supervisor/manager or unit leadership
• Vaccines: COVID-19 and flu required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Training Modules: Complete pre-start and annual modules (6–15 hours, time-sensitive)
• Traveler & Local Candidates: First-time travelers accepted; local RNs accepted at same rate

Responsibilities (Operating Room / Transplant Nurse)

• Provide perioperative nursing care for solid-organ transplant surgeries (liver, heart, lung, kidney)
• Scrub and/or circulate per assignment, maintaining sterile technique and surgical safety protocols (Universal Protocol / time-out)
• Anticipate surgeon needs and coordinate effectively with anesthesia and interdisciplinary surgical teams
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain OR equipment including ultrasonic surgical aspiration systems (Misonix/CUSA)
• Ensure accurate specimen handling, infection prevention, and adherence to sterile field practices
• Document intraoperative care and events clearly and timely in Epic EMR
• Float within scope to support perioperative service needs; assist in orienting and training students and new staff
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide coverage for transplant cases as needed

Why Weston, FL / Location Benefits

Weston offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with beautiful parks, top-rated schools, and easy access to South Florida beaches and cultural attractions. Enjoy a high quality of life in Broward County while working at a leading teaching hospital.

Apply today to join a high-performing transplant surgical team. This Operating Room RN (OR RN) travel nurse opportunity in Weston, FL is ideal for skilled perioperative and transplant nurses ready to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

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