Operating Room Transplant RN
Weston, Florida
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

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

Location: Weston, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse in Operating Room
• Shift: 0645-1715 with liver call; may assist with other cases if no liver/transplant cases available
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Experience Requirements

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

Certifications Required

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

Work Schedule & Requirements

• On-call: 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 at same rate
• Pending license accepted
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12 shifts or 40 hours for 8/10 shifts

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching facility
• Total staffed beds: 230
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Ceil Blue
• Free parking in unrestricted spaces
• Smoke-free facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen including nicotine required)

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests likely not approved
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required and must be current
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting clearance required prior to start (no pending fingerprints allowed)
• Drug testing: Negative 10 panel drug screen plus nicotine within 1 year of start
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
  • COVID vaccination series or approved exemption required
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Skills checklist must be updated annually
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) administered during orientation for RNs
• Online training modules must be completed by due date prior to start (cannot be completed on phone; must use Google Chrome)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be aware of time-sensitive onboarding modules and prioritize completion
• Facility will issue radiation badges if applicable
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements

This position is ideal for experienced transplant OR nurses with strong multi-organ transplant skills seeking a travel contract in a teaching hospital environment.