CVOR Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,661/weekOverview
- Start Date03/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) travel contract. This role requires specialized skills in open heart surgery and related cardiovascular procedures. The position involves working 4x10 hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) with mandatory on-call duties (30-minute response time).
Required Experience & Skills
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Minimum 1 year of CVOR experience within the last year
- Completion of at least one travel assignment
- ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- MAB (Medication Administration Badge)
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with ECMO
- Experience with LVAD
- Experience with Impella
- Experience with CABG procedures
- Experience with pericardial window procedures
- Experience with thoracotomies
- Experience with VATS procedures
Required Licenses & Certifications
- Valid Registered Nurse license for North Carolina
- ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA or ARC approved)
- Pass/Fail EKG competency exam required
- Additional certifications may be required based on unit specifics
Compliance & Documentation Requirements
- Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
- Social Security Card
- Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
- Education verification (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher)
- Transcript/Diploma as proof of highest education
- Drug screening (10-panel, negative result required)
- Immunizations and health documents including:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
- Hepatitis B titer or declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
- Fit mask test (N95 respirator fit test) completed annually
- Fingerprinting (NC SBI Fingerprint Results) if applicable
- References: 2 supervisory references from clinical assignments within the last 24 months
- Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
- Work history verification for the last 5 years
Additional Notes
- Candidates must complete a mandatory pass/fail EKG exam prior to start
- Candidates must be aware of and comply with all facility-specific policies including dress code, floating policy, and contractor equipment acknowledgment
- Orientation and onboarding tasks must be completed prior to start date
- Strict compliance with all health and safety documentation is required for clearance
- No first-time travel nurses unless they have prior open heart or CVOR experience
Schedule & Work Environment
- 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each, daytime hours (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
- Call required with a 30-minute response time
- Zero tolerance for tardiness and unexcused absences
This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with a focus on cardiovascular surgical care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Olaro
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About Greensboro, NC
As a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Greensboro, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Greensboro is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 68°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 51°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Greensboro, with a variety of options available for furnished housing.
- Greensboro is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a downtown trolley system.
- Greensboro has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the region's pollen count.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Greensboro.
- Greensboro offers a variety of activities including restaurants, arts, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.
- There are numerous parks to explore, a water park, and historical museums to visit.
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