CVOR Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Position: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in specialty
• First-time travelers will be considered, but prior travel experience is highly preferred
• Call Requirements: 32 total hours per month
• Floating Policy: May float to Main OR if no CVOR cases during the shift
• Unit Info: CVOR located at the Main Hospital
• Patient Mix: Adult open heart surgery including CABG, valve surgeries (aortic, mitral, pulmonic)
• Skillset: Scrub role required for open CVOR cases; circulate and TAVR experience highly preferred
• Additional Knowledge: Experience with Impella and HeartMate devices, ECMO, laser lead extractions, and TAVR (also performed in main OR)
• Scrubs Provided
• Charting System: EPIC
• Schedule Accommodation: Requests for time off or block scheduling must be submitted with application and approved before offer
• Locals Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Scrub experience and ability for open CVOR cases
• Knowledge and experience with Impella devices
• Knowledge and experience with HeartMate devices
• Experience and knowledge with ECMO
• Experience and knowledge with laser lead extractions
• Experience and knowledge with TAVR procedures

Certifications & Competencies (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or equivalent, current
• CNOR preferred
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit and role specifics (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) but not mandatory for CVOR RN
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams and pass/fail testing as required by employer policies
• IV Therapy/Infusion competency (not required for OR specialties)
• Background checks and drug screening within 30 days of start
• Respiratory medical clearance and fit testing prior to start (annual updates required)
• Annual education and competency sign-offs as required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two professional references within last 2 years (one managerial)
• Background check including aliases, criminal, MVR/DMV, and federal/state exclusions within 30 days of start
• Drug screen (10-panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Immunization and titers documentation including:

  • TB testing (IGRA or 2-step PPD)
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination compliance
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Tdap within last 10 years
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption annually
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable
• Color vision testing if job tasks require color discrimination
• Completion of required competency exams within 72 hours of signing contract
• Completion of annual education and safety training modules

Additional Notes

• Floating policy must be acknowledged and completed for every new assignment
• Schedule accommodations must be approved prior to offer
• Scrubs are provided on site
• EPIC electronic health record system used for charting
• Prior travel experience is highly preferred but not strictly required
• Locals are accepted for this position

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with exposure to advanced cardiac surgical procedures and devices in a high-acuity setting.