CVOR Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVOR

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

Job Description

• Position: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse
• Patient Population: Adult open heart surgery including CABG, valve surgeries (aortic, mitral, pulmonic)
• Unit: CVOR with floating to Main OR if no CVOR cases during shift
• Call Requirements: 32 total hours per month
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrubs: Provided

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of RN experience in CVOR or related specialty
• Scrub experience required for open CVOR cases
• Circulate and TAVR experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of Impella and HeartMate devices, ECMO, laser lead extractions, and TAVR procedures

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) preferred but not mandatory

Travel Experience

• First-time travelers will be considered, but prior travel experience is highly preferred

Schedule & Floating

• Floating to Main OR as needed
• Schedule accommodations (block/time off) must be requested and approved prior to offer

Patient Care Focus

• Adult cardiac surgery patients requiring specialized CVOR nursing skills

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two professional references within the last 2 years (one managerial)
• Background check within 30 days of start
• Drug screen within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Immunization and titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Respiratory medical clearance and fit testing prior to start (mandatory on-site fit test)
• Completion of required competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, IV therapy (except OR specialties) within 72 hours of signing
• Completion of facility-specific education and attestations prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Completion of annual education sign-off and safety training (OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission)
• Compliance with facility floating policy
• Completion of pass/fail testing for EKG and medication as applicable
• Color vision testing if job tasks require color discrimination
• Documentation of any required specialty certifications or training (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) as applicable to the unit or patient population

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Minimum of 3 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Scrub experience for open CVOR cases
• Knowledge and experience with Impella and HeartMate devices
• Experience with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Experience with laser lead extractions
• Experience with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Notes

• Locals are accepted for this position
• Scrubs are provided
• EPIC charting system used
• Floating to Main OR may be required if no CVOR cases during shift

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with strong cardiac surgical skills and familiarity with advanced cardiac devices and procedures, seeking a travel contract opportunity in New Jersey.