CVOR Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
• On-Call: Yes, 5-8 calls per month including weekends; holiday call may be required
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty; must be able to circulate complex cardiac, general OR, and vascular cases
• First-Time Travelers: Only accepted if candidate has 5+ years of experience
• Types of Cases: CABG, TAVR, LVAD, Impella, Valve surgeries, Ascending/Descending aorta, Heart & Lung Transplants, etc.
• Local Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals: Accepted on a case-by-case basis

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• At least one completed travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Ability to circulate complex cardiac and vascular cases

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest X-ray if positive history
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series; boosters required if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start; no instant tests accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Background and Documentation

• Background Check: Annual, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including multiple specific searches (SSN trace, sex offender registry, national criminal, etc.)
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; Nursys verification for RNs mandatory
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses; must be submitted by Wednesday before start

Facility and Orientation Information

• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Permit required with $20 registration fee for garage hang tag; additional fees may apply for other parking locations
• Orientation:

  • Completion of online modules (approx. 2 hours) required before orientation
  • First Day Instructions (FDI) sent after clearance; modules must be completed prior to start or traveler will be sent home
• Emergency Assignments: During hurricane season (June–November, peak Aug-Sept), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off traveler for 1 shift per 2-week pay period; hours can be broken down to equal one shift
• Requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted with application and are approved based on department needs

This summary includes all critical information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CVOR RN travel assignment.