Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Fly Out Registered Nurse (RN), you will play a critical role in the organ transplant process by assisting with the recovery and transport of donor organs from hospitals across the United States and occasionally internationally. During scheduled call shifts, you will carry a pager and be prepared to report to Main Campus when needed, traveling with the transplant team by plane or contracted car service or working from Main Campus. Responsibilities include verifying donor information, communicating real-time updates to transplant teams, assisting with heart and lung organ recovery procedures, and coordinating the safe transport of donor organs for transplantation. This unique role offers the opportunity to directly impact patients' lives while expanding your clinical expertise and contributing to life-saving transplant care in a highly specialized healthcare environment.
This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will be required to sign up for 5 on call shifts, 7:00am to 7:30pm or 7:00pm to 7:30am and month including 1-2 weekends and 1 winter and 1 summer holiday a year.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Arrange/confirm transportation of donor organ for return to Cleveland Clinic.
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Confirm acceptability or unacceptability of donor organ as relayed by procuring physician back to staff surgeon.
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Communicate estimation of harvest time and estimated time of return to Cleveland Clinic.
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Communicate acceptability of donors to Surgeon, Anesthesia staff, OR Charge Nurse, CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) Charge Nurse, Security, and specific Transplant Coordinator for specific organ.
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Document cross clamp time.
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Assist surgical team and setting up supplies as needed during procurement.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited School of Nursing
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One year of CVICU experience or one year of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Operating Room experience
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Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
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Experience utilizing EPIC and computers
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Comfortable with flight via small aircraft
Physical Requirements:
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Requires full range of body motion, manual finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
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Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.
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Must be willing to be on call.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $45.00
Maximum hourly: $45.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
