CVOR Registered Nurse
El Paso, Texas
University Medical Center of El Paso

Registered Nurse - Operating Room (Night Shift) - Texas, El Paso

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in general surgery, trauma surgery, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery
• Experience working in Level 1 OR Trauma centers (strict requirement)
• First-time travelers accepted if they have experience at a Level 1 facility

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current RN license valid in Texas
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certification only; must not expire the same month as start date
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification only; must not expire the same month as start date
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA certification only; must not expire the same month as start date

Additional Required Certifications

• NIH Stroke Certification (must be obtained within 6 months of start; no pending status allowed)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (AHA only; same expiration rules as above)

On-Call Requirement

• On-call availability is required

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check including SS trace, county, nationwide, national sex offender, FACIS level 3, and education verification
• Education verification: Bachelor’s degree required for permanent staff; Associate’s degree acceptable for travel staff
• Employment application and facility-specific onboarding documents must be completed
• Primary source verification of state license (NURSYS verification required)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Negative TB test (TSPOT or QGOLD within 3 months) or 2-step PPD; if positive, chest X-ray and TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or signed declination
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) with a final deadline before start
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption (facility-specific forms required)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Unit competency exam

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Forward-facing head and shoulder photo with neutral background for badge
• Completion of facility-specific modules and training (e.g., Culture of Safety, Confidentiality and Security Agreement, Tobacco-Free Workplace Agreement)
• Signing of property acknowledgement and other facility agreements

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Neurosurgery experience
• Trauma experience