CVOR Registered Nurse
St Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Night shift, 4x10 hour shifts (20:30 - 07:00)
• Schedule: Rotating shift start times as needed; primarily Monday-Friday with 3-4 weekday and 1-2 weekend call shifts per 6-week schedule
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, per call policy
• On-Call: No call required for night shift
• Floating: May float within service line as needed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (home must be at least 75 miles from facility)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Guaranteed Hours: Not specified
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level 1 Trauma, Teaching Hospital
• Charting System: EPIC

Job Description

• Scrub and circulate experience required for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries
• Primary cases include cardiac, thoracic, vascular (open and endovascular), transplant (liver, kidney, pancreas), and Whipple (pancreatic) procedures
• Must be able to work in a Level 1 trauma facility environment
• BSN preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Scrub experience in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical cases

Required Compliance and Documentation

• Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches, sex offender registry, and international searches if applicable
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) with annual renewal
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (required every 10 years)
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies acknowledgment
  • Orientation modules completion (approximately 16 hours)
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
  • Vehicle registration form if working day shifts

Additional Requirements

• Must complete unit-specific competency exams annually, including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia or equivalent)
• Skills checklist specific to unit required within 1 year of start
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred, within last year if possible)
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review
• May be required to complete additional certifications depending on unit assignment (e.g., Trauma Nursing Core Course if extending beyond 9 months in certain units)

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted only if they have more than 2 years of experience in a Level 1 trauma facility
• No local candidates accepted; must live at least 75 miles away from the facility
• No block scheduling available
• Parking fees apply for day shifts; free parking for straight night shifts in employee lots
• Must adhere to all facility policies and complete all required documentation prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, Level 1 trauma hospital setting with a focus on cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical cases.