CVOR Registered Nurse
Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Jackson, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Day shift, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week)
• Call: One night per week from 2:30 PM to 6:00 AM next morning, plus every 5th weekend from Saturday 7:00 AM to Monday 6:00 AM
• Possible holiday call required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• CVOR experience totaling 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification (AHA or ARC only)
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year or clear chest X-ray if previously positive
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• N95 Fit Test within 1 year (no PAPR allowed; failure to pass results in contract cancellation)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Required vaccinations or titers with boosters if needed:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or series; declination form required if booster declined)
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (no exemptions accepted)
  • COVID vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (agency exemption form accepted)

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including nationwide and international if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• EPIC test-out required prior to or shortly after start (one attempt only; failure results in contract cancellation)
• Appearance standards must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Locals and first-time travelers accepted at the same rate
• Clinician interview required before placement
• No prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with strong surgical knowledge and recent Epic experience seeking a 13-week travel contract with a structured day shift and defined call schedule.