CVOR Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) experience to provide specialized care for adult to geriatric patients. This is a travel contract position with a focus on endovascular procedures and vascular service line support.

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Endovascular experience, specifically with EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair)
• Preferred experience with CSI and Penumbra devices

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Work Environment & Schedule

• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Unit systems: Epic (preferred), Pyxis
• Scrub color: OR scrubs provided
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days
• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend
• Call requirements:

  • Overnight call approximately 2 times per week
  • Regular day call about once per month
  • Approximately 2 weekend call shifts per assignment period
• Floating: Rarely may float to Main OR
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during the assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia with NURSYS verification
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience, including CVOR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Endovascular experience, including EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair)
• Vascular service line experience

Background Checks & Documentation

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• Education verification of nursing degree required (can be pending with proof of processing)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or declination (seasonal requirement)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for applicable units
• Other competency exams as applicable to specialty

Additional Notes

• Candidates without prior travel experience are accepted
• Clinical references and skills checklist within 12 months required
• Verification of recent work history required (can be pending with proof of processing)
• Dress and professional appearance policies must be reviewed and followed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular OR setting with a supportive team and advanced technology. Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced environment with on-call responsibilities and holiday coverage.