CVOR Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work rotating shifts between 6:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Shift schedule includes 2 eight-hour shifts and 2 twelve-hour shifts with on-call responsibilities
• Weekend shifts are part of the regular rotation
• Flexibility in scheduling is required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac, vascular, and transplant nursing
• At least 1 year of CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) experience
• At least 1 year experience in a Level I Trauma facility

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable)
• Epic charting system experience required

Required Skills and Competencies

• General Operating Room skills
• Cardiovascular, Thoracic, Vascular, and Transplant nursing skills
• Completion of Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)

License Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio
• NURSYS verification required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed within 1 year of start)
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a travel contract position for a CVOR Registered Nurse requiring strong cardiac, vascular, transplant, and trauma experience. The role demands flexibility with rotating shifts and on-call duties. Candidates must hold an active RN license in Ohio, have required certifications including BLS, and meet comprehensive background, health, and compliance requirements. Experience with Epic charting and passing competency exams are mandatory.

Note: All certifications and background checks must be current and verifiable prior to start.