CVOR Registered Nurse
Mason City, Iowa
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - CVOR

Location: Mason City, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 07:00 - 15:30
Schedule: Every 3rd weekend; On-call 10-12 days per month including holiday rotation

Job Description

• Requires Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience.
• On-call responsibilities approximately 10-12 days per month.
• Holiday rotation included.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in Iowa.
• Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Specialty-specific competency testing completed within the last year.
• Fit test for respiratory protection.
• Physical/Health statement confirming fitness to work (within last year).
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC).
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption/declination (valid through October 2026).
  • MMR vaccination or immunity proof.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completed.
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity proof.
  • Tdap vaccination (declinations accepted if no pediatric interaction).
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) for TB screening.
• Background and compliance checks (all must be current within 30 days of start):

  • Criminal background check (federal, nationwide, county for last 7 years).
  • Social Security Number verification.
  • Education verification (highest level of academic education).
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, EPLS).
  • National Sex Offender Registry check.
  • Iowa-specific criminal history, sex offender, dependent adult & child abuse registries check.
  • OFAC sanctions screening.
• Completion of required professional forms and agreements prior to start:

  • Code of Conduct form.
  • Confidentiality and Information Security Agreement.
  • Integrity and Audit Services form.
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure form.
  • Non-Employee Upload form.
  • System Access form.
• Skills checklist and resume with professional references required.
• Joint Commission CORE exam within the last year.
• Child and Adult Dependent Abuse Training (Iowa only).

Additional Information

• Must attach scanned copies of all certifications and licenses with expiration dates.
• All verifications and documentation must be uploaded to the credentialing system prior to onboarding.
• Drug screen must be signed by Medical Review Officer (MRO).
• Flu vaccine is optional but recommended.
• Specialty exam must be completed within the last year.
• Physical/Health statement must be current and uploaded.
• Fit test required for respiratory protection compliance.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated beyond CVOR experience requirement; CVOR experience is mandatory.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified; prior travel experience is not required.

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs seeking a long-term assignment with a structured schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.