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Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position: CVOR Registered Nurse (Days)
Requires open heart experience
Must be able to float to other units within the health system as needed, only to units where qualified and competent
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Call requirements to be discussed during interview

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
Minimum of 1 year CVOR experience, including CVOR experience within the last year
Open heart surgical experience
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Proof of identity and eligibility to work (I-9, Driver’s License/State ID)
Background check within 12 months including 7-year history, alias searches, and state/county verifications
Ongoing monthly federal sanction checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
Fingerprinting may be required depending on prior residency
Highest level of education verification required (diplomas not accepted as placeholders)
State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
NURSYS license verification showing authorization to work in South Carolina
Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually
Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
Immunizations and health screenings including:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working in high-risk areas)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
- Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (not required for remote roles)
Respirator fit test to be completed onsite during orientation
Badge photo meeting facility standards required prior to start

Completion of online orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment
Pre-assignment testing (medication and arrhythmia tests) required with two attempts allowed
EKG practice and study guides provided for required units
Annual competency exams and core training (Parts I, II, III) required
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required annually for medication-dispensing roles
Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge required for applicable units

Floating policy must be signed and renewed annually
Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific policies and training requirements
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
Call requirements and additional unit-specific certifications will be discussed during the interview process

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with open heart surgery experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina.

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ADDRESS5 Richland Medical Park DriveColumbia, SC 29203

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Furnished Housing

Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.

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