CVOR Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with CVOR specialty for a travel/contract position. The patient population ranges from adults to geriatrics.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience (Registered Nurse, CVOR)
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on specialty area (e.g., PALS, NRP) but not specified as mandatory for this role

Clinical Skills & Work Setting

• Endovascular experience, vascular service line, EVAR preferred
• Experience with CSI, Penumbra preferred
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Unit systems: Epic (preferred), Pyxis
• Scrubs: OR scrubs provided by facility

Work Schedule & Call Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Rarely to Main OR
• Call:

  • Overnight call ~2 times per week
  • Regular day call ~1 time per month
  • Approximately 2 weekend call shifts per month
• Holidays: Expected to work 1-2 major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience working with geriatric patients

Required Background & Health Documents

• Background check within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if prior positive)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap highly recommended)
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• TB questionnaire updated annually

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (may apply)
• General competency exam required

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof)
• Two clinical references required

Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager approval
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized CVOR environment with a supportive team and structured orientation process.