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 Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
• On-call: Yes, approximately 6-8 calls per month
• Holiday Coverage: Possible holiday shifts required
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse
• Specialty Experience:

  • Must be able to circulate and scrub all services including complex cardiac and thoracic cases
  • Experience with heart and lung transplants required
  • Scrubbing and circulating complex cardiac and thoracic cases highly preferred
• First-time travelers: Not accepted

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS: American Heart Association (AHA) only
• ACLS: AHA only (must be current; RQI acceptable)
• Radiation Badge: Required and provided by the agency for this assignment
• State RN License: South Carolina RN license required (compact license accepted if valid in SC)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with recruiter)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• Ability to circulate and scrub complex cardiac and thoracic cases
• Experience circulating and scrubbing heart and lung transplant cases
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Current TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• Current EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification
• Radiation Badge required for assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Key Requirements and Compliance

• 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
• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or appropriate follow-up if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 – Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year work and residence history
  • Criminal, sex offender, and other relevant registries
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified

Additional Information

• Local Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals: Accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Electronic Charting System: EPIC
• Onboarding:

  • Completion of orientation modules prior to start is mandatory
  • Clear, passport-style photo required for badge
  • Radiation badge process may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start without it
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams from June through November; consider this before accepting assignment

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience stated

Summary

This CVOR RN travel assignment requires a minimum of 2 years of RN experience with strong skills in circulating and scrubbing complex cardiac and thoracic surgeries, including heart and lung transplants. Candidates must hold current BLS and ACLS certifications, a South Carolina RN license, and be able to obtain a radiation badge. The position involves 3 twelve-hour shifts per week with on-call duties and possible holiday coverage. Compliance with extensive health, background, and credentialing requirements is mandatory.

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