CVOR Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVOR

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse
• Patient Population: Adult open heart surgery patients including CABG and valve surgeries (aortic, mitral, pulmonic)
• Unit: CVOR with floating to Main OR if no CVOR cases during the shift
• Call Requirements: 32 total hours per month
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrubs: Provided

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of Registered Nurse experience in specialty
• Scrub experience required for open CVOR cases
• Circulate and TAVR experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of Impella and HeartMate devices
• Experience with ECMO, laser lead extractions, and TAVR procedures (also performed in Main OR)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room): Preferred

Schedule & Policies

• Schedule accommodations (block/time off) must be requested and approved prior to offer
• Locals are accepted for this position

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must provide 2 references within the last 2 years (at least one managerial)
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
• New Jersey candidates require work history verification for at least 1 year prior to start date
• Must complete required background checks and drug screening within 30 days of start
• Required health documents include:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
  • Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Immunizations and titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Fit testing and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start (updated annually)
• Completion of medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, IV therapy, and pharmacology competency exams within 72 hours of signing
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication required with remediation policy in place
• Color blindness testing required if job tasks require color discrimination
• Completion of facility-specific education and attestations prior to start, including annual education sign-off and floating policy acknowledgment

Important Notes

• Prior travel experience is highly preferred but not mandatory; first-time travelers will be considered
• Floating to Main OR may be required if no CVOR cases during shift
• Must be able to work call hours as specified
• Scrub and circulate skills in CVOR and TAVR procedures are important for success in this role

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular surgical environment with a focus on adult open heart procedures.