CVOR Registered Nurse
Livingston, New Jersey
Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVOR

Location: Livingston, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Registered Nurse in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 9.5 hours per day (6:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Weekend shifts: No scheduled weekends; on-call required 2 times per month on weekends only
• Float Policy: May float to Main OR after 2:30 PM
• Procedures involved: TAVRs, CABG, Laser Lead Extractions, Pericardial Window, Valve Replacements, Aortic Dissections
• Heart/lung transplant experience is not required (these procedures are not performed at this campus)
• Charting system used: EPIC
• Scrub color provided
• Open to schedule accommodations or block scheduling with prior approval

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience
• CVOR experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license required within 48 hours of signing
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific exclusions list (New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List) must be completed within 30 days of start
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start; additional requirements if history of positive TB
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start; must be updated annually
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Color blindness exam required if job tasks involve color discrimination, gloves, or respirator use
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required prior to start
• Pass/fail competency exams required including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (required for CVOR and adult critical care units)
  • IV Therapy/Infusion exam (required for all RNs except OR specialties)
• References: Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start, allowing 30-day gaps)

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be required to complete online or in-person training modules (e.g., Iron Temple training for ER, Peds ER, Behavioral Health RNs; not applicable here but noted for awareness)
• Candidates must comply with facility-specific floating policies
• All certifications expiring within one month of start must have renewal confirmation to clear
• Candidates switching between sites within the same employer with less than 30-day gap may have some documentation accepted from prior assignment
• Schedule accommodations and requests for time off must be approved before offer

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized CVOR setting with a supportive environment that accommodates first-time travelers and locals alike. On-call weekend availability and flexibility with scheduling are key components of this role.