CVOR Registered Nurse
Atlanta, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVOR) - Travel/Contract

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Job Details

• Unit Details:

  • Weekend rotation (to be discussed during interview)
  • Call schedule: Typically one weekday call every week and one weekend call every 5-6 weeks
  • Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience Required: 2 years in specialty
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work two of them
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at the same rate

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of Georgia

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RN in CVOR specialty
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required depending on unit specifics; confirm during clinical screening

Background and Compliance

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start; if past positive TB, additional documentation required
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • TDAP highly recommended but not required
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for CVOR and related specialties)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Other competency exams as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• Privileging candidates (e.g., CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant, RNFA) have additional compliance and documentation requirements (not applicable unless specified)
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final manager approval

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in the CVOR specialty based in Atlanta, GA, with a contract length of approximately 6 months. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of RN experience, no prior travel experience is necessary, and includes weekend and call rotations. Full compliance with licensure, certifications, background checks, immunizations, and competency exams is mandatory to start on time. Candidates should be prepared to work major holidays as outlined.

Note: Specific unit details and additional certifications may be clarified during the clinical screening and interview process.