Operating Room Transplant RN
Weston, FL
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

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

Location: Weston, Florida
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
Staffed Beds: 230
Charting System: EPIC
Scrub Color: Ceil Blue
Parking: Free in any unrestricted space

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Operating Room
• Shift: 06:45 AM - 05:15 PM with liver transplant on-call
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Start Date: Next orientation available in 3-4 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts
  • 40 hours for 8 or 10-hour shifts

Experience & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of direct Liver/Transplant OR RN experience required
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Required Skills:

  • Strong experience with liver, heart, lung, and kidney transplants (must be reflected on skills checklist)
  • Proficient in Misonix/CUSA
  • Experience with organ implantation (not just harvesting)
• Certifications Required at Time of Submission:

  • ACLS (AHA only)
  • BLS (AHA only)
• Certification Required Before Start:

  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• On-Call Requirement:

  • 1 shift per week plus two 12-hour weekend shifts per month
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, locals receive same rate
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: All RTO must be disclosed upfront

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with a focus on transplant surgeries
• Smoke-free facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (verified by negative 10-panel drug screen plus nicotine test)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Fingerprinting:

  • Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 6 months of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
  • Required vaccinations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen plus nicotine test within 1 year
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required
• References:

  • Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually and reflect transplant experience
• Pass/Fail Testing: EKG and medication/pharmacology testing during orientation (2 attempts allowed)
• Online Modules: Must be completed by due date prior to start (access provided after contract signing)
• Other Required Documents:

  • I9 or attestation
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • E-Verify proof or attestation
  • Employment application
  • Acknowledgement of safety manual and pass/fail testing

Additional Notes

• Time-sensitive onboarding modules must be prioritized and completed before starting assignment
• Candidates must carry photo ID during working hours
• Facility issues radiation badges if applicable
• Candidates with prior breaks greater than 6 months between Cleveland Clinic facilities will require re-orientation and module completion

This position is ideal for experienced OR nurses with strong transplant skills looking for a travel contract in a reputable teaching hospital environment.