CVOR Registered Nurse
Newark, NJ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVOR

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) to support a high-acuity, high-volume surgical program involving complex cardiovascular and vascular procedures in a hybrid OR environment.

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• On-call: 24 hours on Saturdays/Sundays (one weekend per month)
• Additional on-call 8-hour shifts on two weekdays (either 3-11 PM or 11 PM-7 AM)
• Holiday Work: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays as needed
• Call-off Policy: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Priority given to schedule requests with proper documentation before offer
• Locals and first-time travelers accepted

Required Experience

• Minimum 2.5 years of Registered Nurse experience
• EPIC charting experience required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Active New Jersey RN license or Compact license at time of submission
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Work Setting: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Hybrid Room
• Roles: Circulating nurse required; scrub nurse preferred
• Cardiovascular Procedures: Valve replacement, Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), Aortic aneurysm repair, Dissection, Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATs)
• Vascular Procedures: Endovascular AAA repair, Carotid endarterectomy, Arteriogram, Angiogram, Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), AV fistula, Femoral popliteal bypass graft
• Transplant Experience: Some transplant experience required; cardiac, lung, and/or kidney transplant experience highly preferred

Unit Details & Floating

• Scrubs provided by hospital
• Floating to Main OR for primarily Orthopedic and General surgery cases
• Additional floating to Laparoscopic, Gynecology, Robotic, Orthopedic/Neuro, Vascular, and Pediatric surgery

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two professional references within the last 2 years (one managerial)
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific exclusions
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility requirements
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance prior to start (mandatory on-site fit testing)
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Various competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, IV therapy/infusion, and pass/fail testing for EKG/medications
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific education and attestation forms required prior to start

Additional Certifications (Preferred/Required as Applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Preferred but not required for CVOR RN
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification, PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy Certification) – confirm with program coordinator if applicable
• IV Certification required for all RNs except OR specialties
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs only

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2.5 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Some degree of transplant experience (cardiac, lung, and/or kidney)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted
• Floating assignments may include a variety of surgical specialties beyond CVOR
• Facility provides scrubs and advanced technology environment
• High-volume, complex cardiovascular and vascular surgical cases

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized cardiovascular program with exposure to advanced surgical procedures and multidisciplinary teams.