CVOR Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements & Description

• Experience: 3+ years preferred; first-time travelers considered
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • CNOR preferred
• On Call: 32 total hours per month
• Work Details:

  • RNs will float to Main OR if no CVOR cases
  • No block schedule
  • Locals accepted
  • Scrub experience required for open CVOR cases and TAVR
• Patient Mix:

  • Open heart adult surgery including CABG, valve surgeries (aortic, mitral, pulmonic)
• Required Skills:

  • Knowledge of devices: Impella, HeartMate, ECMO, laser lead extractions, TAVR (also done in main OR)
• Uniform: Hospital provided scrubs

Required Documentation & Clearances

• Identification: Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s license required within 48 hours of signing)
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • Must include all aliases, locations lived/worked in past 7 years, SS trace, nationwide, sex offender, counties, states, federal, OFAC, FACIS Level 3
  • Pending background checks require attestation of no pending charges or criminal history
  • MVR/DMV hits do not require facility review for this location
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for renewals
  • New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List check required within 30 days of start and for extensions
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start (specific protocols for positive TB history)
  • Physical exam within 12 months stating clearance to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine screen)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Immunizations or positive titers required for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start (on-site fit testing mandatory)
  • Latex allergy questionnaire if job tasks require glove use
  • Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for many adult critical care units and preferred for behavioral health; not required for CVOR or some other units
  • BLS required for all RNs and many tech roles
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required for NICU, L&D, Mother Baby, Nursery, Special Care Nursery
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for pediatric ER, acute care, ED, PACU, PICU
  • Chemotherapy certification required for adult and pediatric chemo nurses (ONS/ONCC or APHON)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification may be required for Mother-Baby and L&D RNs
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) required for ER, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health RNs (online and in-person training)
  • NIH Stroke Certification required for adult critical care, ED, Telemetry, MS/Tele, Cath Lab, and stroke center units
  • Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) certification required for Infection Control RNs
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for all RNs and LPNs within 12 months of start
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for ED, telemetry, PCU, adult critical care units, PACU, Cath Lab, educators
  • Color blind testing required within 1 year if applicable
  • Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation and cancellation policies
• History & References:

  • 7 years of work history required with verification
  • 2 references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
  • Skills checklist updated annually (Aya requirement)
• Facility Specific Requirements:

  • Floating policy must be completed for every new assignment or site transfer
  • Annual education sign-off and various CEUs (Stroke, Trauma, Med Surg, CST) required depending on role
  • Vendor medical clearance form required for candidates with history of positive TB
  • Annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission training required
  • Influenza vaccination or exemption attestation required annually
  • Respiratory medical clearance and fit testing mandatory on-site prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates switching between RWJ sites with less than 30-day gap may reuse some documentation if within required timeframes
• Candidates with name changes must provide proof and include all names in background checks
• Some certifications and competencies have specific expiration and renewal requirements
• Candidates must comply with all health and safety protocols including mask and vaccination policies

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular surgical environment with a diverse patient population. Candidates should be prepared for on-call duties and flexible floating assignments within the OR.