CVOR Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• On-call requirement:

  • 1 weekend per month
  • 1-2 weeknights per week (approximately 8-9 days per month)
• Willing to consider candidates with 2 solid years of CVOR experience (adult or pediatric)
• At least 1 completed travel assignment in CVOR required

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVOR)
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years (adult or pediatric CVOR experience accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (at least 1 completed travel assignment in CVOR)
• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Current Ohio RN License or Compact RN License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Preferred Skills: All CVOR skills listed (not detailed here, but full CVOR skill set preferred)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check:

  • 7-year criminal background check including every county lived/worked
  • Education verification through National Student Clearing House
  • International background check if applicable
• Fingerprinting:

  • OH BCI/FBI fingerprinting required within 60 days of start, must be updated for each new contract
• Drug Screening:

  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• State and Federal Checks:

  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, State Specific Searches (Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exemption, Abuse Registry)
• Education Verification:

  • Highest degree verified, special approval required if nursing diploma is below ASN/BSN
• References:

  • Two professional references required (Charge RN acceptable for one)
• Skills Checklist:

  • Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually

Health & Safety Requirements

• Immunizations & Vaccinations:

  • TDAP vaccine within last 10 years (no titer substitution accepted)
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted with facility approval
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, completed vaccine series, or positive titer required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if negative/equivocal
• TB Testing:

  • Two PPDs or IGRA test within 12 months; additional requirements if positive
  • TB Questionnaire required prior to start
• Physical Exam:

  • Required within 1 year of start (no longer requires copy to facility, but must be collected for agency clearance)
• N95 Fit Testing:

  • Required within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Acceptable masks: 3M 1860/1860S, Moldex 1513/1511, Halyard N95 Duckbill
  • Candidates with beards must either shave or be fitted for PAPR/CAPR
• Infection Control Policy:

  • Must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Legal name on all documents must match RN license exactly (no nicknames or aliases)
• Address on driver’s license and other documents must be consistent and not within 60 miles of the facility (to avoid being considered local)
• Candidates undergoing name changes must provide proof
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Candidates must complete fingerprint screening questions prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with prior travel experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Ohio with a reputable pediatric hospital system.