CVOR Registered Nurse
Atlanta, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (CVOR) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit & Shift Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Weekend coverage: Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday
• Call: Yes, variable; typically one weekday call per week and one weekend call every 5-6 weeks
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Holidays: Required to work major holidays during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• First-time travel nurses accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• CVOR (2 years of experience)
• CVOR experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with all credentialing and onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final manager approval

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Valid photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Education verification of related degree (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Education verification required; official transcripts/diploma or verified license acceptable if degree verification is delayed
• References: Two clinical references required
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start (required by agency, not client)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; if previously positive, must provide proof and negative chest x-ray within 6 months
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended but not required
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC)

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required by agency
• Color blindness test required; alternative assessment available if needed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for CVOR specialty; up to 3 attempts allowed, failure on third attempt results in cancellation
• Additional competency exams may be required depending on unit

Facility Policies & Documents

• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• Privileging checklist and additional compliance required only for CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant and RNFA specialties (not applicable unless specified)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse (CVOR) travel contract position in Atlanta, Georgia.