CVOR Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVOR

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts (0615-1845), Monday to Friday
• Call Requirements: Weekend on-call required per policy; 3-4 weekday and 1-2 weekend call shifts per 6-week schedule period (may vary based on unit needs)
• Shift Start Times: 0630, 0800, 0900, 1100 (rotating shifts as needed)
• Floating: Floating within service line required
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (home address must be at least 75 miles from facility)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty; 1 year considered if experience is at a Level 1 Trauma Facility
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted only if more than 2 years experience at a Level 1 Trauma Facility
• Scrub and Circulate Experience: Required for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular cases
• Case Types: Cardiac and thoracic primarily; vascular (open and endovascular procedures), transplant (liver, kidney, pancreas), Whipple (pancreatic procedures)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Preferred: BSN degree

On-Call & Scheduling

• On-call as needed, with variable weekday and weekend shifts based on unit needs
• No block scheduling accommodations

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Thoracic procedure CVOR scrub experience
• Circulate experience

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules (approximately 16 hours) via online platform prior to start
• Must adhere to facility dress code, hand hygiene, fingernail, and latex allergy policies
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Vehicle registration form required for day shift workers
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review

Notes

• Floating within the service line may be required to meet facility needs
• Parking is available but not reimbursed; fees vary by location and shift
• Weekend and holiday shifts may be required as needed, with advance notice
• Candidates must be prepared for rotating shifts and on-call responsibilities

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Registered Nurses with strong scrub and circulate skills in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries, who are comfortable with on-call duties and working in a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital environment.