Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse
Anchorage, AK
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary: Registered Nurse (CVOR RN) - Anchorage, Alaska

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 4x10 hour days (40 hours/week)
Guaranteed Hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for 1 shift per 2 weeks)
Floating: Yes, clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
Block Scheduling: Accommodated
Locals Accepted: No (candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility)
Pending License Accepted: Yes, but strong preference for Alaska RN license in hand
On-call Requirement: Yes (weekends on-call)

Location & Facility Information

• City: Anchorage, Alaska
• Facility Type: Acute Hospital
• Beds: 407 staffed beds
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
• Magnet Status: Magnet Facility
• Electronic Health Record: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Provided

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year
• First Timers Accepted: Yes
• Licenses:

  • Alaska RN License (preferred)
  • Pending license accepted with preference for Alaska RN license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • AK RN License
• Additional Certifications: May be required per unit designation (refer to unit details)

Skills & Competencies

• Skills as required per unit description (UD)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• 4x10 hour shifts, 40 hours per week
• On-call required, including weekends
• Block scheduling available
• Guaranteed 70 hours per 2 weeks, with possibility of being called off for one 10-hour shift every 2 weeks

Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience not explicitly required
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Must be within 45 days of start date covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Counties, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable), and international background if applicable
  • Returning candidates with less than 30-day gap may not require new background check
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; international education requires diploma/transcripts or CES report
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years from supervisors
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
  • Respirator clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates starting 2/5/2024 and after
  • Fit Mask testing annually (required for travel candidates starting 2/5/2024 and after)
• Photo for Badge: Passport style photo with neutral background required

Facility & Regional Training Requirements

• Completion of Providence WorkRamp modules as assigned by region and specialty, including:

  • Core modules for all caregivers
  • Specialty-specific modules for CVOR or related specialties
  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Epic training modules (completion required prior to or shortly after start)
• Floating policy acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to float to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance
• Locals (within 50 miles) are not eligible for this travel assignment
• Strong preference for candidates with Alaska RN license in hand, but pending licenses accepted
• Background and health documentation must be current and compliant with Providence Health and Services standards

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma acute care hospital with a focus on cardiovascular operating room nursing in Anchorage, Alaska. The role requires flexibility with floating and on-call duties, and candidates must meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements prior to start.