CVOR Registered Nurse
Newark, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVOR) - Newark, New Jersey

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVOR)
• Location: Newark, New Jersey
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Hours: 3 shifts, 12 hours each (07:00 - 19:30)
• Years of Experience Required: 2.5 years (highest requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (accepts first-time travelers)
• Charting System: EPIC experience required
• On-Call Requirements:

  • 24-hour on-call on Saturdays or Sundays (one weekend per month)
  • 8-hour on-call shift on two weekdays (either 3-11 pm or 11-7 am)
• Holiday Work: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays as per unit needs
• Locals Accepted: Yes, locals accepted at the same rate

Required Licenses and Certifications

• State License: Active New Jersey or Compact RN license required at time of submission (pending licenses not accepted)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (confirm specifics)
  • Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification, PALS, NRP) — check with program coordinator if applicable

Required Clinical Skills

• Cardiovascular Procedures:

  • Valve replacement
  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
  • Aortic aneurysm repair
  • Dissection
  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATs)
• Work Settings: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Hybrid Room
• Vascular Procedures:

  • Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Arteriogram, Angiogram
  • Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR)
  • AV fistula
  • Femoral popliteal bypass graft

Unit Details and Floating

• Scrubs: Provided
• Floating: May float to Main OR for primarily Orthopedic and General cases including:

  • General surgery
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Gynecological surgery
  • Robotic surgery
  • Orthopedic/Neuro surgery
  • Vascular surgery
  • Pediatric surgery

Hospital Highlights

• Large quaternary teaching hospital with 665 beds
• Renowned for advanced cardiac, vascular, thoracic, and transplant programs
• One of the nation’s largest heart transplant centers
• CVOR supports a high-acuity, high-volume surgical program with complex cardiovascular procedures
• State-of-the-art technology and multidisciplinary teams

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: Criminal background check required within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug Screening: 10-panel urine drug screen required within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start
  • Immunizations and titers required for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG competency, and other unit-specific competency exams required within 72 hours of signing
• References: Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Work History: Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required; New Jersey candidates require verification of at least 1 year prior to start date

Additional Notes

• Must submit scheduling requests (RTO, block, special) with screenshot confirmation prior to offer; no requests approved after offer
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Candidates must complete annual education sign-offs and facility-specific orientation requirements
• Floating policy must be completed for every new assignment or site transfer
• Various certifications and CEUs may be required depending on the specific unit or role; confirm with program coordinator as needed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-volume, technologically advanced cardiovascular surgical environment with a supportive team and comprehensive clinical exposure.