CVOR Operating Room RN
Galloway, NJ
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Operating Room Registered Nurse – Travel/Contract

Location: Galloway, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Cardiovascular (CV) experience required, including circulating in vascular/hybrid cases.
• Scrub experience preferred.
• Types of cases: Cardiovascular, Vascular, Cardiac, Thoracic, GYN, General OR, and some Robotics.
• First to float from Mainland to City if needed.
• Staggered 10-hour day shifts (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM) with on-call and weekend availability.
• Call requirement: Two 48-hour weekends and 14 weekday shifts in 6 weeks. Weeknight call is Monday-Friday 7 PM to 7 AM; weekend call from Saturday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM.
• Locals accepted at the same rate.
• Scrubs provided.

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA approved.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA approved.
• NIH Stroke Certification required for RNs in relevant units.
• Pass/Fail “In House Skills Assessment” during orientation; contract may be cancelled if failed.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (except OR nurses).
• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Core Mandatories/Inservice Training with testing (Parts I, II, III) required annually.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for critical care units (not specifically for OR).

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• E-Verify or attestation confirming work eligibility in the US.
• Background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year search and international search if applicable.
• Education verification (diplomas or official transcripts).
• Physical exam (medical clearance) within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year and updated annually (not required for sterile processing or lab techs).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Required vaccinations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start.
• 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); declinations not accepted except approved medical/religious exemptions.
• Signed HIPAA statement and orientation safety manual acknowledgement.
• Job description acknowledgement form.
• Emergency contact information.
• Orientation dress code policy review.
• Self-learning orientation and post-assessment test completion prior to start.
• Work history verification covering 2 years related to the position.
• Two current references from supervisors or educators within past 2 years.
• Skills checklist appropriate to assigned unit completed within last 12 months.
• Performance evaluation completed by agency within last 12 months.

Shift Details

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (40 hours/week).
• Day shifts primarily from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, alternating with 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• On-call and weekend availability required as described above.

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting required only for Behavioral Health units (not applicable here).
• Central Registry Form required only for Behavioral Health units.
• Candidates must include Return to Office (RTO) information with submission.

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiovascular OR experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in New Jersey with a structured schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.