CVOR Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Tyler, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Unit: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Call: Call required
• Experience Required: 1-3 years in cardiothoracic surgery (minimum 3 years preferred)
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)
• Role: Circulating RN in CVOR; ability to scrub preferred but not required
• Residency Restriction: Candidates residing in certain Texas counties are not eligible (specific counties excluded)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience within the last year
• At least 1 year of experience in cardiothoracic surgery
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with follow-up if positive)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented chickenpox history required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start

Background and Documentation

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Verification of highest level of education required (transcript or diploma accepted as placeholder if needed)
• Employment application and resume required
• 7-year work history verification required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Clear headshot photo for badge

Additional Notes

• Internal verification requirements include E-Verify and federal exclusion screenings (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Fingerprinting required only for New Mexico placements (not applicable here)
• Orientation safety manual and HIPAA acknowledgement required
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular OR setting with a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses.