CVOR Registered Nurse
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Requires experience in open heart procedures and scrub skills.
• Schedule includes alternating days off with 1-2 call days per week; 30-minute response time required when on call.
• Weekend shifts every 3rd or 4th weekend (Friday 4:30 PM to Monday 6:00 AM) and holidays as needed (at least 1 major holiday expected).
• Floating to other units as needed.
• May care for COVID-19 patients.
• Facility is tobacco and fragrance free.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience, with CVOR experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Work Hours

• Day shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
• Total 36 hours per week.

On-Call and Weekend Requirements

• On-call with 30-minute response time.
• Weekend coverage every 3rd or 4th weekend.
• Holiday shifts as needed.

Screening and Interview Process

• Clinical screening to determine fit.
• Final decision and interview by the manager.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start; updated annually.
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year of start; must be finalized prior to start (cannot start with results pending).
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 5 years; candidate may start with results pending if proof of submission is provided, but results must be on file within 45 days.
• Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year; candidate may start with results pending if appointment receipt is on file, but results must be on file within 45 days.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification of highest degree required.
• Two professional references within 3 years required.
• Most recent resume or employment application required.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS certification (AHA or ARC provider card preferred).
• ACLS certification may be required depending on unit.
• Pass/fail Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 72 hours of contract signing (except OR and Home Health).
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke, Tech Cert) may be required depending on unit.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days; PPD not accepted. For positive TB, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual questionnaire required.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) required, or declination with booster.
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Vaccines (2 doses) or positive titer required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal. Exemptions require facility approval.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season; medical or religious exemptions accepted but declinations are not.
• COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption/declination accepted.
• Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year and renewed annually.
• Fit testing preferred but not required.
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 1 year (requirement for agency only, not facility).

Facility Policies and Additional Requirements

• Tobacco and fragrance free environment.
• Passport-style photo required for badge.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Commitment to Health & Wellness, and Non-Employee Affidavit.
• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules on PC/laptop required prior to start; includes new hire orientation and EPIC training.
• Return to work (RTO) maximum 7 days.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidate must be able to respond to on-call duties within 30 minutes.
• Candidate may be required to float to other units as needed.

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare facility in Pennsylvania.