Operating Room Registered Nurse
Weston, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Weston, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse, Operating Room
• Shift: 1100-2330 with liver call; may assist with other cases if no liver/transplant cases available
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 230
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Ceil Blue
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of direct liver/transplant or RN experience required
• Strong experience required in liver, heart, lung, and kidney transplant procedures
• Candidates must have experience with organ implantation (not just harvesting)
• Proficiency in Misonix/CUSA equipment required
• First-time travelers accepted

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – must have at time of submission
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – must have at time of submission
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) – must obtain prior to start

Work 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 accommodations
• Floating within scope of practice to meet facility needs is required
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Pending license accepted

Important Facility Policies

• Smoke-free facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (verified by negative 10-panel drug screen plus nicotine test)
• Time-sensitive online training modules must be completed prior to start; delays are not permitted
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late requests likely will not be approved

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Proof of I9, government-issued photo ID, and E-Verify or attestation required
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) administered during orientation
• Multiple health documents required including:

  • Physical exam within 6 months of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen plus nicotine test within 1 year
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
  • COVID vaccination series or approved exemption
• Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Skills checklist must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be aware of and complete all required online onboarding modules by due dates; modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome and cannot be skipped
• Facility issues radiation badges to applicable candidates
• Candidates must submit all required documentation and certifications prior to start to avoid delays

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room specializing in liver and other organ transplants. The role requires at least 2 years of transplant experience, proficiency with specific surgical equipment, and multiple certifications. The facility is smoke-free and requires strict compliance with health, background, and licensing documentation. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with a defined on-call schedule and no block scheduling accommodations.