CVOR Operating Room Registered Nurse
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Burlingame, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Responsible for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting.
• Provide direct patient care, patient/family education, and manage transitions of care.
• Deliver holistic and individualized care considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Foster collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers through effective communication.

Requirements

• Current California RN Licensure
• BLS (AHA) certification
• ACLS certification
• Minimum 2 years experience in Orthopedics, Vascular, or Robotic Surgery
• CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) experience required
• Scrubbing experience highly recommended

Shift Details

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each
• Weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirement
• Occasional float to outpatient surgery possible

Certifications & Verifications

• BLS, ACLS (AHA or ARC only)
• PALS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as applicable
• CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI certifications as applicable
• State License verification (primary source online within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam as applicable
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
• Other position-specific certifications may be required

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and international search if applicable
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear candidate for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titers or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed series, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start
• Color Blind Exam if applicable (in-person exam required)
• Respiratory Safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually

Facility Specific Documents & Compliance

• Candidate must review and sign:

  • Job Description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 as applicable)
  • Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 as applicable)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 as applicable)
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • TB Screening Questionnaire (within 90 days of start, renewed annually)
  • Epic Questionnaire (RN only, required for new candidates starting 11/3/2025 onward)
• Religious exemption forms required if applicable for PAPR or vaccine exemptions

Additional Notes

• No on-call required
• Occasional float to outpatient surgery may be required
• Must maintain all certifications and background checks current throughout assignment
• Compliance with all facility and system policies mandatory

This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative acute care environment with a focus on orthopedic, vascular, and robotic surgery patients, requiring specialized CVOR experience.