OR RN - Transplant
Weston, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work hours: 1100-2330 with liver call; may assist with other cases if no liver/transplant cases available.
• Must have strong experience with liver, heart, lung, and kidney transplants.
• Proficiency required in Misonix/CUSA equipment.
• Experience required in organ implantation (not just harvesting).
• Position is in the Operating Room specialty for Registered Nurses.
• Nurse will be on-call: 1 shift per week plus two 12-hour weekend shifts per month.
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• Locals accepted at the same rate.
• Pending licenses accepted.
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts or 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts.
• Time-sensitive training modules must be prioritized and completed promptly.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of direct liver/transplant experience with strong expertise in liver, heart, lung (pulmonary), and kidney transplants
• Experience in organ implantation (putting organs back in the new patient), not just harvesting
• Proficiency with Misonix/CUSA surgical equipment
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

License Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Florida or pending with verification.

Special Requirements

• Must be nicotine-free (smoke-free facility).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen including nicotine (cotinine) required.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application.
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/Medication) will be administered during orientation.
• Must complete required online onboarding and training modules prior to start.
• Physical exam within 6 months of start date required.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required.
• Required immunizations/vaccinations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season unless approved medical/religious exemption.
• COVID vaccination series or approved exemption required.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and federal exclusions required.
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start.

Additional Information

• Facility is a short-term acute care teaching hospital with approximately 230 staffed beds.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Scrub color: Ceil Blue.
• Free parking available in unrestricted spaces.
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years required.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually.
• Radiation badges issued if applicable.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Operating Room RN with strong transplant experience, particularly in liver, heart, lung, and kidney transplants. The role requires proficiency with specific surgical equipment and the ability to implant organs. Candidates must be prepared for on-call shifts and complete all required certifications, background checks, and health documentation prior to starting. The facility maintains a smoke-free policy and requires timely completion of mandatory training modules.