Travel CVOR Registered Nurse
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Experience Requirements

• Primary Unit: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Float: Main OR, primarily Orthopedics & General Surgery cases
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2.5+ years of OR experience required
  • Circulating nurse experience required; Scrub experience preferred
  • Transplant experience required (Cardiac, lung, and/or kidney highly preferred)
  • Case types include: valve replacement, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), TAVR, dissection, VATs
  • Main OR experience in General and Orthopedics, standard cardiac procedures (CABG, AVR, MVR), TAVR, TCAR, TEVAR, VATs, VADs
  • Endovascular and vascular experience required (e.g., Endovascular AAA, carotid endarterectomy, arteriogram, angiogram, TCAR, AV fistula, fem-pop bypass)

Schedule & On-Call

• On-call 24 hours on Saturdays and Sundays (one weekend per month)
• On-call 8-hour shifts on two weekdays (either 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am)

Charting System

• EPIC / OR Manager (PICIS)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers accepted
• Scrubs provided
• Block or special scheduling requires prior approval at booking
• Return to Office (RTO) must be included with submission

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List checks within 30 days of start and for every contract renewal
• All aliases must be included in background checks
• Pending background checks require signed attestation at start
• No open cases allowed to start

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS: Required for RN Manager, ED, Adult Critical Care, MS/Tele, Outpatient Surgery, PCU, L&D; preferred for Behavioral Health; not required for CVOR RN
• BLS: Required for all RNs and many tech roles; not required for some specialized roles (e.g., Med Tech, LMSW)
• NRP: Required for L&D, Mother Baby, NICU, Nursery, Antepartum, Special Care Nursery; not required for CVOR RN
• PALS: Required for ED, Outpatient Surgery, PACU, PICU, Pediatrics; not required for CVOR RN or Endoscopy RN
• Chemotherapy Certification: Required for adult and pediatric chemo certified nurses as applicable
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): Required for Mother-Baby, Couplet Care, Postpartum, and L&D RNs
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Required for ER, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health RNs; online and in-person training required
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for Adult Critical Care, ED, Telemetry, MS/Tele, Cath Lab; not required for CVOR RN
• Pass/Fail Testing: Pharmacology and EKG competency exams required for clinical staff in applicable units
• Competency Exams: Medication, Dysrhythmia/EKG, and other competency exams required within 12 months of start

Health Documents

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel minimum)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start (on-site fit testing mandatory)
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if job tasks require glove use
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of RWJBarnabas Health floating policy for every new assignment
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required prior to start
• Vendor medical clearance form required for candidates with history of positive TB
• Baxter orientation videos and attestation required for RNs
• Annual CEU requirements for certain specialties (e.g., Certified Surgical Techs)
• Background attestation signed if background checks are pending at start
• TB questionnaire and annual updates required
• Influenza attestation for exemption if applicable

History & Verification

• 7 years of work history required, with all gaps accounted for
• 2 references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment application or resume required
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start)

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Newark, NJ requires strong OR experience, especially in cardiovascular and transplant cases, with specific vascular and endovascular skills. The role involves on-call responsibilities including weekends and evenings. Candidates must meet extensive certification, health, background, and competency requirements to comply with RWJBarnabas Health policies. First-time travelers are welcome, and scrubs are provided.

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