CVOR Registered Nurse
Pomona, NJ
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work schedule: Staggered 10-hour day shifts (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM), alternating throughout the schedule
• On-call and weekend availability required
• Call schedule: Two 48-hour weekends and 14 weekday shifts on call within 6 weeks
• Responsibilities include floating from mainland to city locations if needed
• Must have experience in scrub and circulate roles, including vascular/hybrid cases
• Types of cases handled: Cardiovascular, Vascular, Cardiac, Thoracic, Gynecological, General OR, and some Robotics
• Scrubs provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Operating Room (OR) experience
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting system

Certifications & Competencies

• NIH Stroke Certification required for RNs in ER, ICU, CCU, Telemetry, and Step-Down units
• Pass/Fail “In House Skills Assessment” during orientation (contract may be cancelled if failed)
• Core Mandatories/Inservice Training with testing and passing score of 80% or above, updated annually
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam not required for OR nurses
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam not required for OR nurses

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam (medical clearance) within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually (not required for Lab or Sterile Processing Techs)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire updated annually
• Vaccines or positive titers required for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella
• 10-panel drug test within 60 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (October 1 - March 31); medical and religious exemptions accepted with facility approval

Background & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required
• E-Verify or attestation confirming work eligibility in the US required
• Background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year search and international search if applicable
• Education verification required; official transcripts if diplomas cannot verify education
• Work history documenting 2 years of recent, relevant experience
• Two current references from supervisors or educators within the past 2 years
• Performance evaluation completed by agency within last 12 months
• Skills checklist appropriate to assigned unit completed within last 12 months
• Signed HIPAA statement and orientation acknowledgements required
• Various facility-specific job descriptions and policy acknowledgements required

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting required only for Behavioral Health units (not applicable for this position)
• Candidate must complete self-learning orientation and post-assessment test prior to start
• Central Registry Form required only for Behavioral Health units

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced OR Registered Nurse with cardiovascular and vascular surgical experience, who is flexible with call and weekend shifts and comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical environment.