CVOR Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

CVOR Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (6:15 AM - 4:45 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 10 patients, 4 rooms/beds
• On-Call: Required 1-2 nights per week and every 5th weekend
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Schedule Flexibility: Open to block schedule requests (discuss with manager)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 3 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Operating Room (OR) experience

Required Background and Health Documentation

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN trace, counties, states, national criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (initial degree verification required)
• Illinois-specific searches including:

  • Department of Corrections inmate search
  • Most Wanted search
  • State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry
• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry fingerprinting required for clinical candidates without an IL license (must be done in Illinois, 3 business days prior to start)
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate healthcare provider, confirming good physical and mental health and ability to perform job functions
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or documentation for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30

Additional Information

• Scrub color provided for this role
• Badge photo required within one week of signing contract (color photo, mid-shoulders up, plain background)
• Code of conduct review and signature required within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking permit form must be completed within 7 days of contract signing (unless using alternative transportation)
• Computer-based learning modules must be completed by 4 PM CST on first day of orientation; failure to complete results in one-week delay of start date
• References: Two professional references required for all direct travel, allied, per diem, and acute care clinical candidates

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a CVOR Registered Nurse position in an acute care, Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital in Springfield, Illinois. The role requires a minimum of 3 years RN experience with strong cardiovascular, vascular, thoracic, and endoscopic surgical skills, plus trauma and teaching hospital experience. The position includes day shifts with on-call responsibilities and requires an active Illinois RN license. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and certifications are mandatory.