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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVOR RN)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (10:30 AM - 11:00 PM)
• On-Call: Yes, 1 weekend 24-hour call per month (Saturday or Sunday)
• Holiday Coverage: Possible holiday shifts required
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Experience Details:

  • Must be able to circulate in all services including CT, Vascular, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Colorectal, Robotics, Bariatric
  • Scrubbing Cardiac/Vascular cases highly preferred
  • First-time travelers not preferred
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Multi-state RN license required at start of contract
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (AHA only)
  • ACLS (AHA only)
  • Radiation badge (provided by agency)
• Local Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free and paid options available
• Hurricane Season (June - November): Staff may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Work Eligibility: I-9 attestation and completed form required
• Identification: Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
  • SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification:

  • Primary source verification of active, unencumbered license required
  • NURSYS verification required for RNs
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS): AHA or ARC certification required for all clinical staff
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): AHA certification required for adult critical care units and specified areas
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Required for pediatric units except Pediatric OR
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): AHA/AAP certification required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Required as applicable; not required for ER RNs
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): AWHONN or NCC certification required as applicable
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Radiation Badge: Required for CVOR RN and other specified roles; must be obtained before starting floor work
• IV Certification: Required for select LPNs if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER and other specified units

Health & 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
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Highly preferred but not required; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted, declinations not accepted

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 2-6 hours depending on location
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background required before start
• Emergency Preparedness: Awareness of hurricane season assignments (June-November)

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off traveler for 1 shift per 2 weeks (pay period)
• All required documents and certifications must be current and valid at start
• Radiation badge process may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start floor work without it
• Travelers must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with required certifications and licensure who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and working in a Level I Trauma Center environment.