OR RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health University Hospital

Transplant OR RN

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Facility type: Short-term acute care Contract length: 13 weeks Hours: 3 x 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week) Parking: Free

Role Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse, Transplant OR
• Open to travelers with strong General OR experience who are willing to train on transplants.
• Patient population: Abdominal transplants only: kidney, pancreas, liver, and intestinal/multi-visceral.
• Pediatric transplants are not assigned to the traveler.
• Total staffed beds by area: 194, 210, 153, and 174.

Schedule

• Weekend nights: Saturday, Sunday, and one rotating weekday, 7p to 7:30a.
• Call and holidays are required.
• The source's shift field also lists "Day (3x12 Hours) 7:00 19:30," which conflicts with the weekend night schedule above.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Operating Room experience: 1.5 years, with OR experience within the last year
• Transplant experience: 2 years minimum
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 12 months of start.
• TB: Negative PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT within 1 year of start. A TB questionnaire is required annually.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start. Instant tests are not accepted.
• Vaccines and titers:

  • Measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines. Declinations and exemptions are not accepted.
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines. Declinations, exemptions, and history of varicella are not accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: series, titer, or signed declination.
• Influenza: Proof of flu vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption. Declinations are not accepted.
• Respirator fit test: N95 fit test within 12 months of start, with make, model, size, and date.
• Color vision: Ishihara exam or accepted online test with a 100% minimum score.
• Orientation: HIPAA acknowledgement, updated annually.
• Facility orientation and forms: Facility-specific packets and forms are required with deadlines. Some facilities require a self-study orientation or additional modules.

Preferred

• Tdap vaccine (preferred, not required).

Employment History

• Minimum of 2 references from recent employment, verified within 2 years of start. Reference contacts must hold a title of charge, manager, supervisor, or above. A team lead reference is acceptable for allied travelers only.
• Employment application must be current, include work history for the past 7 years, and explain any gap of 30 days or more.
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months of start and annually thereafter.

Submission Requirements

• Candidates must be available for 2 to 3 days of interviews when submitted.