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) with experience in a hybrid room setting. The role involves circulating primarily, with scrub experience preferred. The position supports a high-acuity, high-volume surgical program performing complex cardiovascular, transplant, and vascular procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2.5 years of 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) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Transplant experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Total hours per week: 36
• On-call: 24 hours on Saturday/Sunday (one weekend per month), plus 8-hour on-call 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 by unit
• Call-off policy: Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Unit Details & Floating

• Primary unit: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Hybrid Room
• Scrubs provided by hospital
• Floating to Main OR for orthopedic and general cases, including laparoscopic, gynecological, robotic, orthopedic/neuro, vascular, and pediatric surgeries

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license) required within 48 hours of signing
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (including alias and multi-level searches)
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start; must be updated annually
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Color vision test if job tasks require color discrimination
• Completion of facility-specific annual education and safety training prior to start
• References: Two within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Work history verification for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start, allowing 30-day gaps)

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 72 hours of signing; required within 12 months of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for CVOR and adult critical care units; same timing as above
• IV Therapy/Infusion exam required for all RNs except those in OR specialties; must be on file by 6/1/2026
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams with remediation policy (max 3 attempts)
• Color blind testing within 1 year of start if applicable

Additional Notes

• Priority given to candidates who provide screenshots confirming Return to Office (RTO) and schedule requests before offer
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Floating policy must be completed for every new assignment or site transfer
• Hospital provides advanced technology and multidisciplinary teams in a quaternary teaching hospital setting

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular surgical environment with exposure to complex cases and advanced procedures. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, and compliance requirements to ensure patient safety and quality care.