CVOR Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

CVOR Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVOR)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Unit Systems: Epic (preferred), Pyxis
• Scrubs: OR scrubs provided by facility
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Floating: Rarely may float to Main OR
• Call Requirements:

  • Overnight call ~ 2 times per week after shift
  • Regular day call ~ 1 time per month (13-15 working days per month)
  • Approximately 2 weekend call shifts per assignment
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR nursing experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS
• Endovascular experience, including:

  • Vascular service line experience
  • EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair) experience

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start (including education verification)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start (agency requirement)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or chest x-ray if positive history
  • TB Questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

Documentation and Verification

• Two clinical references required (agency requirement)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof of processing (due within 30 days post start)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in assignment start being pushed back by two weeks due to orientation scheduling
• RTO blackout dates during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Candidate must be prepared for clinical screening and final manager approval before assignment confirmation

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with endovascular skills seeking a travel contract in Georgia.