CVOR Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Circulating nurse in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Scrubbing not required
• Float to other OR specialties required
• Call requirement: Approximately 100 hours per 6 weeks, including 1 call weekend (Friday evening to Monday morning) every 6 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts of 10 hours (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Guaranteed hours vary by schedule:

  • 8 or 10-hour shifts: 40 hours/week
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours: 36 hours/week
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours: 48 hours/week
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during assignment
• Special clinical requirements include experience with heart & lung transplants, aortic dissections, and ECMO
• First-time travelers accepted if they have Level I Trauma experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) nursing experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7 years of residence/work history
  • SSN trace, county, statewide, national sex offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education verification (may be pending at start if needed)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Online license verification within 30 days of start
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years (must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above)
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS (required)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) but BLS is mandatory for all candidates
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Unit competency exam required
• Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Tuberculosis screening within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended but not required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)

Additional Notes

• Locals (Indiana residents) are accepted
• Indiana RN travelers in perioperative/OR specialties are exempt from certain state restrictions effective 11/30/2024
• Facility type: Short-Term Acute Care with approximately 194-210 staffed beds in main units
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Average daily census: 70-80 patients

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CVOR RN travel contract position.