CVOR Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: CVOR Registered Nurse (Days)
• Requires open heart experience
• Must be able to float to other units within the health system as needed, only to units where qualified and competent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Call requirements to be discussed during interview

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year CVOR experience, including CVOR experience within the last year
• Open heart surgical experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Proof of identity and eligibility to work (I-9, Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background check within 12 months including 7-year history, alias searches, and state/county verifications
• Ongoing monthly federal sanction checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on prior residency
• Highest level of education verification required (diplomas not accepted as placeholders)
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS license verification showing authorization to work in South Carolina
• Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working in high-risk areas)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (not required for remote roles)
• Respirator fit test to be completed onsite during orientation
• Badge photo meeting facility standards required prior to start

Orientation and Testing

• Completion of online orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and arrhythmia tests) required with two attempts allowed
• EKG practice and study guides provided for required units
• Annual competency exams and core training (Parts I, II, III) required
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required annually for medication-dispensing roles
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge required for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Floating policy must be signed and renewed annually
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific policies and training requirements
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Call requirements and additional unit-specific certifications will be discussed during the interview process

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with open heart surgery experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina.