Transplant Operating Room RN
Indianapolis, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Transplant Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Transplant OR RN
• Focus: Abdominal transplants including Kidney, Pancreas, Liver, Intestinal/Multi-visceral
• Pediatric transplants are not included for this role
• Float requirement: Yes, multi-specialty covering all surgeries
• Call requirement: Yes, 40-60 hours per 6-week period
• Shift options:

  • 8 and 10 hour shifts (40 hours/week)
  • 3 twelve-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
  • 4 twelve-hour shifts (48 hours/week)
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of transplant nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Unit Information

• Facility type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and others as required
• Certifications: BLS (AHA or RQI accepted), ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, NIH Stroke, and others as applicable to the unit
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit-specific competency
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles
• Employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually updated

Additional Notes

• Locals with permanent Indiana residence accepted but will have different pay considerations (not included here)
• Pending licenses accepted if valid at start
• Must complete mandatory facility-specific orientation and compliance forms prior to start
• Must complete required IU Health mandatory modules if applicable (noted for other disciplines)

This role is ideal for experienced transplant OR RNs looking for a travel contract in a high-acuity transplant environment with a strong focus on abdominal organ transplants.