CVOR Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (10:30 AM – 11:00 PM)
• On-Call: Yes, 1 weekend 24-hour call per month (Saturday or Sunday)
• Holiday Coverage: Possible holiday shifts required
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse
• Specialty Experience: Must be able to circulate in all services including CT, Vascular, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Colorectal, Robotics, Bariatric
• Preferred Experience: Scrubbing cardiac and vascular cases highly preferred
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA certification only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA certification only
• Radiation Badge – Required and provided by the agency

Licensure

• Must hold an active, unencumbered South Carolina RN license or compact RN license
• Primary source verification required
• Temporary (walk-through) licensure process available for eligible candidates without SC license (not applicable if background issues exist)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience
• At least 1 year of recent Vascular Surgery experience within the last year
• Experience circulating cases in Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic (CT), Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, and Robotic Surgery
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Radiation Badge required

Additional Requirements

• Must have a current fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with appropriate follow-up
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (August 1 – April 30), or approved medical/religious exemption
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approximately 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start

Job Responsibilities

• Circulate in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) across multiple surgical specialties
• Provide support for CT, Vascular, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Colorectal, Robotics, Bariatric surgeries
• Participate in on-call rotation as required
• May be called off for up to 1 shift per 2-week pay period

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching facility with Magnet designation
• Uses EPIC for charting

Notes for Candidates

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required, but first-time travelers are not accepted
• Local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation; candidates should consider this before accepting assignment

Documentation & Compliance

Candidates must provide:

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation)
• Copy of Driver’s License or State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender registry, and employment verification for last 7 years
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts preferred)
• Clinical references (minimum 2)
• Employment application with full work history and no unaccounted gaps
• Radiation badge process must be completed before starting clinical work

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare professionals considering this CVOR Registered Nurse travel assignment.