Transplant Operating Room RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Transplant

Location

• Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Registered Nurse (Transplant)

Shift Details

• Weekend Nights: Saturday, Sunday, plus one rotating weekday
• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3x12 hour shifts)
• Call and holiday coverage required

Patient Population

• Abdominal Transplants only: Kidney, Pancreas, Liver, Intestinal/Multi-visceral
• Pediatric transplants are excluded

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of transplant nursing experience (strict requirement)
• Accepts first-time travelers if they meet the 2-year transplant experience requirement
• Prior travel experience is not required

Facility Type

• Short-Term Acute Care

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Indiana (online primary source verification required within 30 days before start)
• BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• PALS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• NRP (AHA only)
• Other certifications (e.g., Chemotherapy, TNCC, EFM) may be required depending on the cost center

Background Checks

• Must include 7 years of residence/work history with:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and State criminal checks
  • Statewide and National Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS Level III
• Education verification required (may be pending at start)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved)
• Drug screen (10-panel) within 12 months
• Immunizations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually

Competency & Skills

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Unit competency exam required
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara or equivalent) required

References & Employment History

• Minimum 2 references from recent employment within 2 years
• Employment application covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of transplant nursing experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS issued by American Heart Association