Pediatric CVOR Registered Nurse
Orange, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County

Registered Nurse – CVOR (Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room)

Location: Orange, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (06:30 – 19:00)
• Call requirement: 1-2 weekends per month
• Float requirement: Yes, float to main OR
• Patient population includes congenital heart and other cardiac surgeries, plus general OR patients
• CVOR experience required; pediatric CVOR experience preferred for pediatric cardiac cases

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Orientation & Onboarding

• Pre-start modules (~7 hours) must be completed by Wednesday 8am before start date
• Orientation includes virtual and in-person components; must be in the area by start date
• Badge pickup on unit during first shift; temperature checks and prescreening may be required
• Professional photo required for badge (clear, professional, solid background)
• Must complete facility-specific acknowledgments and sign documents including:

  • Job description
  • Non-disclosure agreement
  • Safety manual acknowledgment
  • Dress code acknowledgment (no artificial fingernails allowed; natural nails ≤ ¼ inch)
  • AIDET acknowledgment
  • Mission, Vision, and Values acknowledgment
  • Standards of Conduct packet
  • Fingernail Hygiene Policy
• Must complete facility orientation checklist and other required forms prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (no instant tests; marijuana testing not accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine (TD or Dtap not acceptable)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low/negative titers
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, declination, or proof of 3-shot series
• TB testing: IGRA or 2-step PPD within 60 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Mask fit testing required prior to start (cannot be done onsite); required for certain units including OR and PICU
• Physical exam within 1 year (Aya standard)
• Eye exam (in-person visual acuity) required prior to start
• Color blind exam (Ishihara test) required if applicable
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept–March)
• COVID vaccines preferred but not required

Background & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start (7-year search including SSN trace, aliases, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start
• Verification of highest applicable degree required (transcript or diploma acceptable as placeholder)
• Employment application and work history verification (minimum 2 previous employers, up to 7 years experience) required prior to start
• Two supervisor references required (charge RN or floor supervisor acceptable)
• Unit-specific skills checklist signed and dated by employee

Additional Notes

• Call shifts may require 72 hours plus 8 days per month (12-24 hours/day) depending on schedule
• Radiation badge required if working in Cath Lab, OR, Procedure Center, or Urology Clinic (badge supplied by client for new hires)
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam specific to pediatrics with a minimum score of 80%
• Must complete facility-specific modules and competency exams prior to working on the floor

This position is not open to first-time travel nurses and requires prior CVOR experience. The role involves complex pediatric cardiac surgical cases and general OR patient care in a high-acuity environment.