OR RN – Robotics, Orthopedics & Neurosurgery
Weston, FL
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room with a strong background in robotics, orthopedic, and neurological procedures.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of direct RN Operating Room experience.
• Strong experience in Robotics, Orthopedics, and Neurosurgery required.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Schedule & On-Call

• On-call requirement: 1 shift per week plus two 12-hour weekend shifts per month.
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• Locals accepted at the same rate.
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts or 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts.

Required Certifications

• 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 be obtained prior to start.

License Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida.
• Pending licenses accepted.

Important Facility Requirements

• Smoke-free facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (verified by negative 10-panel drug screen including cotinine).
• Time-sensitive online training modules must be completed prior to start.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I-9 or attestation.
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service.
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within one year of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals.
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting).
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 6 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no Florida Medical Marijuana card accepted).
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed).
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required.
• Two professional references within 2 years of start required.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed.

Orientation & Training

• Orientation scheduled approximately 3-4 weeks from start date.
• Pass/Fail testing on EKG and Pharmacology during orientation (2 attempts allowed).
• Online onboarding modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone.
• Modules include COVID documentation submission and other facility-specific training.

Additional Notes

• Nurse manager will discuss on-call and scheduling details during the interview.
• Candidates must prioritize completion of all required modules and documentation promptly to avoid delays.
• Facility issues radiation badges to applicable staff.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year.
• Experience in Orthopedics and Neurology.
• Strong robotics experience.
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIHSS certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).