CVOR Pediatric RN
Orange, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County

Pediatric CVOR Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Orange, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (06:30 - 19:00)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work in Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Required experience in CVOR; pediatric CVOR experience preferred for pediatric cardiac cases
• Care for congenital heart and other cardiac surgery patients
• Also expected to care for general OR patients
• Float requirement: Yes, float to main OR
• Call requirement: 1-2 weekends per month, with 72 hours plus 8 additional days per month (12-24 hours/day depending on schedule)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Pediatric CVOR experience
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid photo ID (driver’s license or passport) with front and back copies, presented upon arrival
• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including 7-year search and multiple verifications
• SAM/EPLS and OIG checks within 60 days of start
• Verification of highest applicable degree or diploma (transcript acceptable as placeholder)
• Primary source verification of RN license prior to start and updated every 3 months
• 2 supervisor references required (charge RN or floor supervisor acceptable)
• Verification of 2 previous employers with up to 7 years of relevant experience, completed prior to start (cannot pend)
• Unit-specific skills checklist signed and dated by employee

Health and Safety Requirements

• Negative 9-panel drug test within 60 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Fit mask testing required prior to start (cannot be completed onsite); required for specific units including OR, PICU, ED, Cath Lab, Respiratory, and others
• Tdap vaccine required (TD or Dtap not acceptable)
• TB screening: IGRA or 2-step PPD within 60 days of start; for positive TB history, additional documentation required
• Annual TB questionnaire must be completed by all travelers
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, declination, or proof of 3-shot series)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (September 9 - March 31)
• In-person eye exam (Snellen or Titmus) prior to start (not required for non-clinical travelers)
• In-person Ishihara color blindness exam if applicable (not required for non-clinical travelers)
• COVID vaccines preferred but not required

Orientation and Training

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to starting on the floor; modules assigned by Friday before orientation and accessible starting Monday at 8am
• Modules take approximately 6-8 hours; must be completed by specified deadlines (e.g., by Thursday 5pm for RNs)
• Orientation includes virtual and in-person components; travelers must be local by start date for on-campus activities
• Must complete and sign facility-required documents including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Non-disclosure agreement
  • Standards of conduct packet
  • Mission, vision, and values acknowledgment
  • Safety reporting acknowledgment
  • Dress code acknowledgment (including fingernail hygiene policy: no artificial nails, natural nails ≤ ¼ inch, fresh chip-free polish)
  • AIDET acknowledgment
  • Professional accountability acknowledgment (for NICU RNs if applicable)
• Pyxis access request form must be completed prior to start
• Badge photo required (professional quality, clear face, solid background)

Additional Notes

• Call and weekend coverage required as part of the schedule
• Must be available to complete pre-start modules and onboarding requirements on time
• Travel candidates will be screened before building access; badges distributed on first shift by managers
• Prior travel experience is mandatory; first-time travelers will not be accepted

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric CVOR Registered Nurses with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in California.