CVOR Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts, 6:15 AM to 4:45 PM (day shift)
• Weekend Requirement: On-call per policy; approximately 3-4 weekday and 1-2 weekend call shifts per 6-week schedule, variable based on unit needs
• Floating: May float within service line as needed
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local candidates: Not accepted (home must be at least 75 miles from facility)
• Pending license accepted
• Maximum return-to-office (RTO) restriction: No more than 7 days

Role Requirements

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• CVOR experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Scrub and circulate experience specifically for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular cases
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., TNCC, PALS, NRP) — verify per unit assignment
• Competency exams: Unit-specific competency exams and Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required and must be updated annually

Licensure

• Active RN license in Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• Primary source verification required (NURSYS for Missouri licenses)

Experience & References

• Two professional references required (supervisors within the last year preferred)
• RNFAs require additional references submitted directly to the facility

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB: Two negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer, vaccination, or medical exemption required
  • Tdap vaccine or declination required (with exceptions for certain units)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept 30 - Apr 1)
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Additional health screenings and questionnaires (e.g., latex allergy, hand hygiene, fingernail, dress code policies) must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Background Checks & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable (Missouri Highway Patrol, Family Care Safety Registry, Illinois exclusions if applicable)
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, regulatory compliance education, and orientation modules must be completed and updated annually

Additional Notes

• BSN preferred but not required
• Parking available with monthly fees; no charge for straight night shifts
• Charting system: EPIC
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care, Level 1 Trauma, Teaching hospital
• Total staffed beds: 1266

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with strong scrub and circulate skills in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries, who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and working in a Level 1 trauma environment.