CVOR Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Job Opportunity: RN CVOR

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 06:50 AM – 03:20 PM, Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts

Job Description

• Provide care in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) with a minimum of 2 years CVOR experience required.
• Perform general surgical cases when no cardiovascular cases are scheduled.
• Utilize EPIC electronic health record system.
• May be required to float onsite within skill set or to other nearby sites within 40 miles as needed.
• Call and holiday call hours based on department needs.
• Prior travel experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin in good standing with verification via Nursys within 30 days prior to start.
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR specialty experience, with CVOR experience within the last year.
• One completed travel assignment.
• BLS and ACLS certifications issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Completion of specialty competency exams including:

  • Specialty exam with minimum 80% passing score (updated every 3 years).
  • EKG exam with minimum 80% passing score (updated every 3 years).
  • Core competencies covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory topics (updated every 3 years).
• EPIC test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Color vision test (updated every 3 years).
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; updated annually).
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Immunization and health documentation including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes, chest X-ray if positive, and annual TB questionnaire.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, National Sex Offender registry, and other required screenings within 90 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days prior to start and updated as required.
• Professional references: at least two required prior to first assignment.
• Driver’s license or state ID current and matching address requirements.

Additional Notes

• Must complete onboarding requirements including signed assignment agreement, badge photo, and education attestations.
• Some optional checklists may be required by unit leadership post-onboarding.
• Assignments may require flexibility to work at multiple nearby sites.

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with prior travel assignments who are comfortable working in a dynamic surgical environment and meeting comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards.