Travel CVOR Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Sacramento, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• California RN license
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA or ARC only)
• Minimum 3 years experience in Open Heart surgery
• Preferred: Pediatric Cardiovascular (CV) and Vascular Hybrid experience
• On-call required:

  • 4 call teams, averaging 3 days of call per week and 1-2 weekends per month
  • Weekend call typically from Friday 3:00 PM to Monday 6:30 AM
• Shift times for call teams:

  • CV1: 3:00 PM - 6:30 AM
  • CV2: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Pediatrics: 3:00 PM - 6:30 AM (Mon, Tues, Thurs)
  • Hybrid: 3:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• Weekend call teams: CV and Hybrid
• Block scheduling may be approved upon discussion during interview

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and international search if applicable
• FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter (or equivalent checks such as OFAC, OIG, SAM)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Sex Offender Search within 90 days of start
• Education verification (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Transcript/Diploma verification if education verification unsuccessful
• State-specific Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List search if FACIS III cannot be run

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS, BLS, PALS (AHA or ARC only)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as applicable
• CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, and other certifications as required by position
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG and unit-specific tests as applicable
• State license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• IV Certification for applicable roles

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions and facial hair)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination signed
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Color Blind Exam (in-person, if applicable)
• Respiratory Safety clearance, renewed annually (not required for some roles)

Facility-Specific Documents & Compliance

• Review and sign facility job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• Complete conditional offer of employment attestation
• Religious accommodation forms for PAPR or vaccine exemptions as applicable
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Epic questionnaire for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward

Employment History & References

• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps, including city and state of employment
• Verification of up to 7 years of employment history required
• 2 professional references required for clinical, allied, per diem acute care roles; 1 reference for per diem non-acute care

Additional Notes

• On-call schedule and block scheduling options to be discussed during interview
• Some certifications and competencies require verification with the hiring manager or clinical lead
• Religious exemptions and medical exemptions for immunizations require completion of specific facility forms and approval

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced cardiac and pediatric cardiovascular nurses interested in travel assignments within a reputable healthcare system in California.