CVOR Circulating Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVOR)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Role: Circulating Nurse in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Scrubbing: Not required
• Charge Pay: Available (additional pay for charge responsibilities)
• Call Requirements: Approximately 100 hours per 6 weeks; 1 call weekend per 6 weeks (Friday evening to Monday morning)
• Float: Required to other OR specialties
• Shifts:

  • 8 and 10 hour shifts (40 hours/week)
  • 3 twelve-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
  • 4 twelve-hour shifts (48 hours/week)
• RTO Restrictions: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Locals Accepted: Yes (Indiana residents eligible for a rate adjustment)
• Pending License: Accepted if Indiana, compact, or Indiana temporary license is in hand prior to start
• First Timers: Accepted if they have Level I Trauma experience

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty (CVOR)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, Chemotherapy, NIH Stroke, EFM, and others may be required depending on cost center/unit
• Special Requirements: Experience with heart & lung transplants, aortic dissections, ECMO; screening if no previous Level I Trauma experience

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: Approximately 731 beds across units
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Average Daily Census: 70-80 patients
• Rooms: 24

Licensure & Compliance

• Must have valid Indiana RN license, compact license, or Indiana temporary license before starting
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Perioperative/OR RNs are exempt from Indiana RN restrictions effective 11/30/2024

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7 years residence/work history
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and official transcripts/diplomas
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent)
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, compliance, and safety modules prior to start

Additional Notes

• Must complete mandatory IU Health RRT modules if applicable (22 modules, deadline prior to orientation)
• On-site fit testing available only as a last resort with limitations
• Must complete facility-specific forms and orientation packets as a priority
• Must be willing to float to other OR specialties as needed

This position is ideal for CVOR RNs with at least 2 years of experience, including trauma experience for first-time travelers, who are flexible with call and holiday work, and able to meet comprehensive compliance and certification requirements.