CVOR Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) travel contract. This role requires specialized skills in open heart surgery and related cardiovascular procedures. The position involves working 4x10 hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) with mandatory on-call duties (30-minute response time).

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of CVOR experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• MAB (Medication Administration Badge)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with ECMO
• Experience with LVAD
• Experience with Impella
• Experience with CABG procedures
• Experience with pericardial window procedures
• Experience with thoracotomies
• Experience with VATS procedures

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license for North Carolina
• ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA or ARC approved)
• Pass/Fail EKG competency exam required
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit specifics

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Education verification (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher)
• Transcript/Diploma as proof of highest education
• Drug screening (10-panel, negative result required)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Fit mask test (N95 respirator fit test) completed annually
• Fingerprinting (NC SBI Fingerprint Results) if applicable
• References: 2 supervisory references from clinical assignments within the last 24 months
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Work history verification for the last 5 years

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete a mandatory pass/fail EKG exam prior to start
• Candidates must be aware of and comply with all facility-specific policies including dress code, floating policy, and contractor equipment acknowledgment
• Orientation and onboarding tasks must be completed prior to start date
• Strict compliance with all health and safety documentation is required for clearance
• No first-time travel nurses unless they have prior open heart or CVOR experience

Schedule & Work Environment

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each, daytime hours (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Call required with a 30-minute response time
• Zero tolerance for tardiness and unexcused absences

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with a focus on cardiovascular surgical care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.