Cardiovascular Operating Room RN
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVOR RN)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts (06:15 AM - 4:45 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 10 patients, 4 rooms/beds
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years nursing experience, preferably with trauma or Medical Operating Room (MOR) experience
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: On-call 1-2 nights per week and every 4th weekend
• On-call Requirement: Yes, one night per week plus weekend rotation
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Open to discussion with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Licensing: Must have active Illinois nursing license or be in the application process
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Preferred

Required Clinical Experience & Skills

Work Setting Experience

• Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• General Operating Room (OR)

Cardiovascular Skills/Procedures

• Aortic Aneurysm Repair
• Atrial Septal Defect (Adult) Repair
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
• Femoral Cannulation
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
• MAZE Procedure
• Mitral Valve Replacement
• PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)
• Pericardial Window
• TAVR (Transaortic Valve Replacement)
• Scrub Cardiovascular Surgery

Vascular Skills/Procedures

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
• Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
• Atherectomy
• Carotid Endarterectomy
• Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
• Femoral Popliteal Bypass Graft
• Scrub Vascular Surgery
• Vein Stripping

Thoracic/Endoscopic Skills/Procedures

• Laparoscopic Assisted Cases
• Lobe Resection
• Mediastinoscopy
• Thoracotomy
• VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery)
• Scrub Thoracic Surgery
• Bronchoscopy
• EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
• Peg Tube Placement/Exchange
• Scrub Endoscopic Surgery
• Whipple Procedure Experience Required

Professional Knowledge

• Laser Safety
• Specimen Handling/Labeling
• Universal Protocol (Time Out) Procedure

Additional Requirements

• Teaching Hospital Experience
• Level II Trauma Experience

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet Designation
• Total Staffed Beds: 562
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

On-Call and Cancellation Policy

• Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay obligation
• On-call shifts count as called-off shifts if not worked

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background Checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Illinois-specific registry and criminal background checks as required
• Education verification (degree/transcript/diploma)
• Primary source verification of certifications and licenses (BLS, ACLS, NURSYS, etc.)
• Competency exam for clinical candidates
• Badge photo (color, plain background)
• Signed Code of Conduct and other facility-specific documents
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test (3M 1860, 1870, or 1870+) required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or documented immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Professional references (2) and skills checklist required

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR nurses with strong cardiovascular, vascular, thoracic, and endoscopic surgical skills, who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and working in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital.