CVOR Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

CVOR Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Columbus, Ohio

Job Details

• Position: CVOR Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Combination of 2 eight-hour and 2 twelve-hour shifts per 4-week cycle, generally between 6:30 AM and 11:00 PM, including call hours
• Hours per Week: 40 hours (variable scheduling with call)
• Call Requirements:

  • Call begins at 7 PM on weekdays
  • Weekend call required in 12-hour blocks
  • Call hours distributed equitably among staff and may vary monthly
• Charting System: EPIC

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, and Transplant nursing experience

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (must be current and renewed as applicable)

Licensure

• Valid, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Required to complete background attestations and compliance forms prior to start
• Fingerprinting must be completed and cleared before or at start; pending fingerprint attestations accepted under specific conditions

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) valid within 1 year of assignment end date; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire annually)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titers)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams as required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application required, including education details for nursing candidates
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Must be flexible with shift scheduling and call duties
• Parking permits available for purchase (costs and options subject to change)
• Dress code and hand hygiene policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually for new contracts

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac and CVOR RNs comfortable with trauma-level care, flexible scheduling, and call responsibilities in a high-acuity surgical environment.