CVOR Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State's Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work shifts include 2 eight-hour shifts and 2 twelve-hour shifts, generally between 6:30 AM and 11:00 PM, with call responsibilities.
• Shift hours will be scheduled based on facility needs; flexibility is required.
• Call expectations vary by shift:

  • Day shift: 30-40 hours of call per 4-week period
  • Evening shift: Weekend call required, approximately 24 hours per 4-week period
  • Night shift: Minimal weekend call

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience within the last year
• Experience in transplant nursing
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• General Operating Room nursing skills
• Thoracic nursing skills
• Vascular nursing skills
• Transplant nursing skills

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac, vascular, and transplant nursing
• At least 1 year of CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) experience
• At least 1 year experience working in a Level I Trauma facility

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Experience with EPIC charting system is required

Required Skills and Competencies

• General Operating Room nursing
• Cardiovascular, Thoracic, Vascular, and Transplant nursing skills
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams, including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start

License Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and state fingerprinting (BCI/FBI) required prior to start
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly monitoring through workforce screening programs (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership role
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be flexible with shift scheduling and call responsibilities.
• Facility requires fingerprinting under specific codes and has strict timelines for background and credential verification.
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required annually.

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with strong cardiac and trauma backgrounds seeking a travel contract in Ohio with varied shifts and call duties.