Operating Room Registered Nurse
Weston, FL
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Days

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

Location: Weston, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Operating Room (OR)
• Start Date: Next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
• Employment includes floating within scope to meet facility needs
• On-call requirement: 1 shift per week plus two 12-hour weekend shifts per month
• Block scheduling is NOT accommodated
• 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 (verified by negative 10-panel drug screen including nicotine)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of direct RN Operating Room experience required
• Strong experience required in Robotics, Orthopedics (Ortho), and Neurosurgery (Neuro)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience is NOT required

Certifications Required (Must have at time of submission or prior to start)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification must be obtained prior to start

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• E-Verify documentation
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history check (updated annually)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated every 30 days)
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including nicotine within 1 year of start (no Florida Medical Marijuana card accepted)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (updated annually)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (or approved medical/religious exemption)
  • COVID-19 vaccination series (or approved medical/religious exemption)
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start required for travel positions
• Employment application and performance evaluations (if applicable)
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Orientation and Training

• Time-sensitive online training modules must be completed by due date prior to start (access provided after contract signing)
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone
• Candidates cannot skip training videos; must watch fully before testing
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Pharmacology) administered during orientation; 2 attempts allowed per test
• Additional competency exams as applicable to profession/specialty

Additional Notes

• Facility is smoke-free and requires nicotine-free status verified by drug screening
• Nurse manager will discuss on-call and scheduling details during interview
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late requests may not be approved
• Candidates must be aware of and prioritize completion of onboarding modules promptly to avoid delays

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced OR RNs with strong robotics, ortho, and neuro skills who are ready for a travel contract in a prestigious healthcare system in Florida.