Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract in Miami, FL, requiring at least 2 years of acute OR experience with ortho, spine, and joint replacement skills.

Details

• Operating Room (OR) unit within a 488-bed acute care hospital accredited by the Joint Commission
• Day shift schedule, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 29-bed OR unit serving a diverse surgical patient population
• Procedures include joint replacement, ENT, ortho, spine, urology, vascular, podiatry, thoracic, and plastic surgery
• Patient ratio of 3:1
• Team includes 1 Charge RN, 2–3 RNs, 2 Techs, and a clinical coordinator per shift
• EMR: Meditech
• Rotating weekends are a possibility
• On-call requirements over a 4-week period: 2 weeknight calls (7 PM–7 AM), 2 weekend 24-hour calls, and 1 holiday 24-hour call (if a holiday falls within the 4-week period)
• Equipment includes X-ray, preoperative, anesthesiology, lab, and EKG/electrocardiography equipment

Requirements

• Active FL or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in an acute OR setting
• Ortho, spine, and joint replacement experience required (knee and hip replacement specifically)
• Must be proficient as both a scrub and circulator across all service lines
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• Two professional references required (Florida requirement)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• PALS and CNOR certification are preferred; prior charge experience is a plus
• RN responsibilities include observation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Navy blue or royal blue scrubs required; surgical-style scrubs are not acceptable
• The facility is a comprehensive stroke center and holds Blue Distinction recognition for stroke care, with a new Cardiology Center and Arrhythmia Syncope Center on site
• Ideal candidates are critical thinkers who are dedicated, reliable, and proficient in charting with strong bedside manner