CVOR Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift:

  • 3 or 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each
  • Day shift options: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM or 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
• On Call/Weekend Requirements:

  • 6 calls per 6-week schedule
  • One weekend or holiday per 6-week schedule
• Float Requirements:

  • If no cardiac cases, float to general surgery
• Parking: On-campus parking available (no shuttle needed after evening shifts)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in District of Columbia
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience, including experience within the last year
• At least 2 years of experience as an OR circulating nurse
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, federal and state searches (DC, MD, VA), education verification, and offender search
  • Background check must be updated every 3 years or after a 6-month gap
• Employment History:

  • Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
  • Verification of at least 2 years of employment in the past 7 years required
• Drug Screening:

  • Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana) covering multiple substances
  • New drug screen required if break in service exceeds 6 months
• Health Requirements:

  • Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required
  • Immunizations/documentation required for:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
    • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
    • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept–March)
• Fit Mask:

  • N95 fit test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Competency and Training 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% on lethal rhythms section (required for CVOR and related critical care units)
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start date
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual

Additional Notes

• Valid driver’s license required if driving on behalf of the employer is an essential job function
• Candidates must complete all required attestations including I9/E-Verify prior to start
• Photo for badge must meet specified criteria (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week assignment in Washington, DC with a structured on-call and weekend schedule.