CVOR Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: 06:45 AM – 5:30 PM

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) setting.
• Must be capable of assisting with heart and lung transplants.
• Willingness to take call.
• Ability to scrub in surgery is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of CVOR experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• Experience in transplant surgery, including pulmonary/lung transplant
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Completed I-9 or attestation of eligibility to work.
• Ohio fingerprint background checks:

  • If resident ≥5 years: Ohio BCI&I and FCRA-compliant national criminal background check.
  • If resident <5 years: Ohio BCI&I and FBI fingerprint check.
• Criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including social security trace and national sex offender registry.
• OIG exclusion check within 6 months prior to start.
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC screening within 6 months prior to start.
• Drug screen within 60 days prior to start (10-panel, lab report required; instant screens not accepted).
• Education verification through third-party.
• Employment verification for the last 5 years through third-party.
• Skills checklist specific to clinical role completed within 1 year prior to start.
• Competency exam with minimum 80% score within 1 year prior to start.
• Core competencies exam (HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission topics) with minimum 80% score within 1 year prior to start.
• Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; renewal annually.

Submission Requirements

• Resume including education and work history.
• Two professional references from the last 2 years.
• Completed job application form.
• Employment history form confirming previous employment at the health system (if applicable).
• Non-expired photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Badge photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format).

Additional Information

• This position requires advanced cardiac surgical nursing skills.
• Taking call and ability to scrub in surgery are important components.
• The assignment length is approximately 13 weeks.
• The role is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with day shift hours.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare professionals considering this CVOR RN position.