CVOR Registered Nurse
Vero Beach, Florida
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Start Date: Next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours for 3x12 shifts or 40 hours for 8/10 shifts
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 230
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Required Certifications

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – must have at time of application
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – must have at time of application
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – must obtain prior to start

Licensure

• Valid Florida RN license or pending license accepted (pending license must be disclosed at submission)

On-Call Requirements

• Cardiac call required: 2-3 days per week, minimum 6 days per month (may increase to 10 if short staffed)
• Weekend shifts include 24-hour shifts (1 per weekday and 2 weekend shifts)

Scheduling & Locals

• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Local nurses accepted at the same rate

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no annual update required)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed with approved documentation)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Onboarding & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory; modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome
• Pass/Fail testing on EKG and Pharmacology administered during orientation (2 attempts allowed per test)
• Must complete orientation safety manual acknowledgement and HIPAA training
• Time-sensitive modules must be prioritized and completed without delay

Additional Requirements

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late requests are unlikely to be approved
• Two professional references required within 2 years of start date
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually
• Performance evaluation on file required if candidate has worked with the agency for over 1 year

Notes

• Scrub color: Ceil Blue
• Facility issues radiation badges to applicable candidates
• Locals accepted with no pay difference
• Candidates must be aware of the time-sensitive nature of required modules and compliance documentation

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs seeking a travel contract in a teaching hospital environment with a focus on cardiac surgery.