CVOR Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Vascular Operating Room Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM), Monday through Friday (36 hours/week)
• On-call Requirement: Yes, 6-8 calls per month including weekends; typically 6-7 calls/month currently
• Holiday Call: May be required
• Responsibilities: Circulate complex vascular cases (scrubbing experience not required)
• Common Procedures: Endovascular, TEVAR, FEVAR, AAA, EVAR, cold leg, thrombectomy, amputation, carotid, AV fistula, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years vascular OR nursing experience
• Preference: Candidates with 5+ years experience preferred if first-time travelers
• License: South Carolina RN license or multi-state RN license active and in hand at contract start
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA only)
  • ACLS (AHA only)
• Radiation Badge: Required; provided by agency before start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active, unencumbered, and no pending actions
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Radiation Badge Attestation: Must be completed prior to start

Orientation and Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 2-6 hours depending on location
• Badge Photo: Clear, passport-style photo required before start (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire)
• Parking: Permit required with $20 registration fee for garage use; additional fees may apply for other parking locations
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams June through November; consider before accepting assignment

Additional Notes

• Local Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Time off requests must be submitted with application and approved based on department needs
• Facility may call off traveler for up to 1 shift per 2-week pay period

This position is ideal for experienced vascular OR nurses seeking a travel contract in a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated teaching hospital environment.