CVOR Registered Nurse
Mountain Home, AR
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

CVOR Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Mountain Home, Arkansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (5 days/week, 8 hours/day)
On Call: Required on weekday nights (2+ days depending on staffing) and every third weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun)

Job Overview

• Provide direct patient care and leadership within the nursing team in a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) setting.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary team environment focused on patient advocacy and evidence-based care.
• Cases include General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurological, Cardiovascular, Plastics, ENT, Urology, and Gynecological procedures.
• Utilize advanced technology such as DaVinci Surgical Robot, navigational spinal and ENT surgery, and Hybrid OR for vascular procedures.
• Employ the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care through Shared Governance.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas.
• Minimum of 3 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) nursing experience.
• CVOR experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card copy.
• E-Verify or attestation documentation.
• Background check: 7-year history within 6 months of start, with annual updates required for direct candidates. Includes alias, SS trace, counties, statewide, national, education verification, and motor vehicle report (if applicable).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Education verification.
• Sex offender and state-specific criminal history checks within 30 days of start.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS certification (AHA accepted).
• ACLS and PALS certifications encouraged.
• Other certifications (as applicable): NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.
• Competency exams must be current within 1 year of start.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required and must be updated annually.
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (time sensitive: must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation required; exemptions or declinations must be communicated to credentialing.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant tests not accepted.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 3 years of start.
• Resume or employment application required.
• Work history verification for the past 2 years.
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Facility-specific documents including personal appearance/dress code, pre-screening compliance checklist, TB questionnaire, and orientation materials must be reviewed and completed prior to start.

Experience & Travel Requirements

• Minimum 3 years nursing experience preferred in specialty.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses passionate about surgical nursing and patient advocacy in a technologically advanced CVOR environment.