CVOR Registered Nurse
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Burlingame, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Responsible for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting.
• Provide direct patient care, patient/family education, and manage transitions of care.
• Deliver holistic and individualized care considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers through effective communication.

Requirements

• Current California RN Licensure
• BLS (AHA) certification
• ACLS certification
• Minimum 2 years experience in Orthopedics, Vascular, or Robotic Surgery
• CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) experience required
• Scrubbing experience highly recommended

Shift Details

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (4x10hr days)
• Day shift: 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Evening shift: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Weekend rotation required
• On-call required

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Sex offender search must be run within 90 days of start.
• Education verification required (not required if highest education is high school). Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Transcript/Diploma verification as needed, including international education.
• State-specific Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List search if FACIS III cannot be run.

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• PALS (as applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Instructor or Advanced Provider Course required for NICU RNs; Essential Provider acceptable for Labor & Delivery RNs
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) – verify by position
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – valid for 4 years
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – typically required for Labor & Delivery
• State License – copy and primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification for RN within 30 days of start
• Other certifications as applicable (e.g., IV Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency Exam with minimum passing score of 80% or Angoff score if higher
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam may be required for some units

Facility Specific Documents

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, confidentiality agreement, vendor training, code of conduct, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• TB Screening Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Religious exemption forms for PAPR and vaccine accommodations as applicable

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella – positive titers or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis B – positive titer, vaccination series, or signed declination
  • Varicella – positive titer or vaccination series
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam only)
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually

Employment History & References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required, including explanation of gaps over 30 days
• 2 professional references required for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates (within 3 years)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative acute care environment with a focus on orthopedic, vascular, and robotic surgery patients, requiring specialized CVOR experience and certifications. The role demands flexibility with shifts, weekend rotations, and on-call duties. Compliance with extensive background checks, certifications, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.