CVOR Registered Nurse
Baltimore, Maryland
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Weekend call required: 4 shifts every 6 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I-9 and E-Verify attestation required upon hire
• Valid driver’s license if driving is an essential job function
• Criminal background check within 90 days, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to and during assignment
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform job without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Immunization and health requirements including:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required
  • Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Sept–March)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 3 years, minimum 80% score
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year, updated annually, minimum 80% overall and 100% lethal rhythms section (specific to cardiac specialties)
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person)
• Annual skills checklist and competency exam

References & Work History

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information
• Verification of minimum 2 years of recent employment, including at least one travel assignment or one month of per diem work for travel contracts

Additional Notes

• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start
• Clear, professional photo required for badge issuance
• Annual safety manual acknowledgement required
• Some certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) may be required based on unit assignment but are not specified for this role

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular operating room environment with a defined schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.