CVOR Registered Nurse
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVOR

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• 10-hour day shifts, Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Call: 10 days per month, including one weekend per month

Unit & Patient Population

• 3 operating rooms
• Adult and geriatric patients (20s to 90s)
• Procedures include: Aortic and Mitral Valve surgeries, ASD, Redo Surgeries, Esophagogastrectomy, CABG with/without valve repair or replacement, VATS, Thoracotomy, Mediastinoscopy, Mitral Clip, TAVR, Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Groin Exploration, Port-a-Cath Placement, Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Carotid Endarterectomy, IABP insertion/removal, Myxoma Removal, Pneumonectomy, Chamberlin Procedure, Tracheostomy, VSD

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• National Tech Cert Verification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience circulating in the OR
• Experience scrubbing in the OR

Interview Process

• Manager requires an interview before offering the position
• Provide candidate’s interview availability within 72 hours of submission

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (if applicable)
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination), Flu vaccine or approved exemption (seasonal)
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 5 years and physician-signed TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
• Required to complete facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules prior to start
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (for travel and acute care)

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross)
• BLS (AHA or American Red Cross)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit description (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM)

Additional Notes

• No return to origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• Start dates available as early as May 18 or sooner
• Candidate must comply with all facility-specific documentation and training requirements prior to start
• Photo for badge required (passport style, white background, business attire)
• Candidates must complete the Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (8-10 hours for acute)
• Medication safety training and other competency exams may be required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with CVOR experience seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable healthcare system. The role offers a structured schedule with a variety of complex cardiovascular surgical cases.