CVOR Registered Nurse
Athens, Georgia
Piedmont Athens Regional

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Athens, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVOR)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (vascular experience required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; 1st timers accepted
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics

Key Job Details

• Vascular Experience: HARD STOP - Vascular (Open and Endovascular) experience required
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis
• Patient Diagnoses: Coronary artery disease, Aortic aneurysm/dissection, Heart Valve disease, Afib, Lung cancer, Pericardial effusion
• Scrub Color: Provided by facility
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Call Requirements: 10-12 days per month including 2 full weekends
• Holiday Work: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Years Eve/Day)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for CVOR specialty
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke, etc.) may be required depending on specialty and unit; verify with clinical leadership

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical pre-screen required to determine clinical fit before final manager approval

Required Documentation & Health Screenings

• Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• Education Verification: Related degree verification required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• State License Verification: Must be licensed in Georgia
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: Within 12 months prior to start; specific requirements if past positive TB test
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Declination required (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for CVOR and related specialties)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with strong vascular surgical experience seeking a travel contract in Athens, GA.