CVOR Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) - Day shift
• Requires open heart experience
• Must be able to float to other units within the health system as needed, performing only tasks for which competencies have been demonstrated and documented
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Call requirements will be discussed during the interview

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of CVOR experience, with CVOR experience within the last year required
• Open heart surgical experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• National Tech Certification Verification
• Completion and acknowledgement of Orientation Safety Manual
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing policies
• Successful completion of Pass/Fail Testing including EKG and Medication competencies
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with CVOR experience
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated, but open heart experience is mandatory (implies advanced CVOR experience)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Training (may be required depending on unit)

• BLS (required)
• ACLS (recommended/required depending on unit)
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, EFM, STABLE (check unit-specific requirements)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification (if applicable)
• Medication and Arrhythmia competency testing (pass/fail) for applicable units
• Annual competency exams and core training modules (Parts I, II, III)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid driver’s license/state ID (required for computer access and on-duty identification)
• Proof of I9 or attestation
• E-Verify or attestation
• Background checks as outlined above, including fingerprinting if applicable
• Education verification (highest level required)
• Photo for badge (passport-style, specific background and quality requirements)
• Physical exam and health documents as listed above
• Completion of all required facility-specific documents and acknowledgments

Additional Information

• Floating to other units is mandatory as per policy, but only to units where the nurse is qualified
• Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Pre-assignment testing is time-sensitive and must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login information
• Candidates will have limited attempts to pass required tests; failure results in cancellation
• Facility is latex-free; latex allergies are acceptable
• Respirator fit testing will be completed onsite during orientation

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with open heart surgical experience who are flexible and able to work in a dynamic environment requiring floating to multiple units.