CVOR Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) at a main hospital facility.
• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:00 - 6:30), totaling 36 hours/week.
• Call requirement: 32 total hours per month.
• Floating: May float to Main OR if no CVOR cases during the shift.
• Patient population includes adult open heart surgeries such as CABG and valve procedures (aortic, mitral, pulmonic).
• Scrub role required for open CVOR cases; circulating and TAVR experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Impella and HeartMate devices, ECMO, laser lead extractions, and TAVR procedures is necessary.
• Charting system used: EPIC.
• Scrubs provided by the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 3 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Schedule and Accommodation

• Any schedule requests, including block or time off, must be submitted with application and approved before offer.
• Locals are accepted for this position.

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license must be provided within 48 hours of signing.
• Criminal background check required within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-jurisdictional searches.
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) required within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start; additional clearance required for history of positive TB.
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start; on-site fit testing mandatory.
• Color vision test required if job tasks involve color discrimination.
• Completion of annual education and safety training (OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required.
• Two professional references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 72 hours of signing contract.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for adult critical care and related units.
• IV Therapy/Infusion competency exam required for all RNs except those in OR specialties.
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation and cancellation policies in place.

Additional Notes

• Floating policy must be acknowledged and completed for every new assignment or site transfer.
• Knowledge and experience with advanced cardiac devices and procedures are essential for success in this role.
• EPIC electronic health record system experience is expected.
• Scrubs are provided by the employer.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular OR setting with a focus on complex adult cardiac surgeries and advanced device management. Candidates with strong CVOR experience and relevant certifications are encouraged to apply.