Transplant Operating Room RN
Weston, Florida
Cleveland Clinic in Florida - Weston

Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Weston, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Day shift: 06:45 AM – 05:15 PM (4x10-hour shifts)
• Liver transplant call required; may assist with other cases if no liver/transplant cases available
• Must float within scope to meet facility needs
• On-call requirement: 1 shift per week plus two 12-hour weekend shifts per month
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12's or 40 hours for 8/10's

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of direct liver transplant or operating room RN experience
• Strong experience with liver, heart, lung, and kidney transplant procedures (including organ implantation, not just harvesting)
• Proficiency in Misonix/CUSA equipment required
• First-time travel nurses accepted

Required Certifications

• Current ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross)
• Current BLS (AHA or American Red Cross)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (must obtain prior to start)

Licensure

• Florida RN license required (pending licenses accepted)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen required within 1 year of start (no FL Medical Marijuana card accepted)
• Smoke-free facility: candidates must be nicotine-free; negative nicotine (cotinine) test required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required vaccinations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal influenza vaccine required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Onboarding & Training

• Completion of time-sensitive online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone)
• Pass/fail testing on EKG and pharmacology during orientation (2 attempts allowed per test)
• Required competency exams and safety manual acknowledgements
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application

Facility Information

• Short-term acute care teaching hospital
• 230 staffed beds
• Scrub color: Ceil Blue
• Charting system: EPIC
• Free parking in unrestricted spaces

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit all required documentation and clearances prior to start
• Modules and onboarding process may take multiple days; delays are not permitted
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel nurses
• Employment application and skills checklist must be current and submitted

This position requires a highly specialized RN with transplant experience and strong procedural skills in a fast-paced operating room environment. Compliance with all background, health, and training requirements is mandatory.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida (pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Transplant experience, including liver transplant procedures
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (must obtain prior to start)