CVOR Registered Nurse
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVOR)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Details

• Weekend rotation schedule to be discussed during interview
• Call schedule: Typically one weekday call per week and one weekend call every 5-6 weeks
• Floating within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• If assignment includes major holidays, traveler is expected to work:

  • 1 holiday: work it
  • 2 holidays: work both
  • 3 holidays: work two of the three
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks due to orientation scheduling
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR nursing experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months of start; if previously positive, must provide proof and negative chest x-ray within 6 months
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (agency requirement)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination (declination form required if titer negative)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella; boosters may be pending if not immediately eligible
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer; boosters may be pending if not immediately eligible
  • TDAP highly recommended but not required; declination form available if no record
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
• Must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

Documentation and Verification

• Valid photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check completed within 30 days of start, including education verification and criminal history
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• State license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Two clinical references required

Additional Notes

• Privileging compliance and additional vaccine declination forms apply only to certain specialties (not applicable to CVOR)
• Respirator fit test may be required during on-site orientation for privileging specialties (not applicable here)
• Candidate must be fully compliant with all requirements to avoid start delays

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with clear expectations for clinical competency, compliance, and professional standards in a CVOR specialty setting.