CVOR Registered Nurse
Greensboro, North Carolina
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Call: Required with a 30-minute response time (non-negotiable)
• Specialty: Open Heart or equivalent experience required (no first-time travelers unless experienced in open heart)
• Experience: Must have experience with ECMO, LVAD, Impella, and preferably scrub experience
• Procedures: Experience with CABG, mitral, tricuspid, and aortic valve replacement/repair, aortic dissections, pericardial window, thoracotomies, VATS, and robotic chest cases preferred
• Scheduling: Flexibility required; zero tolerance for tardiness and unexcused absences

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse license for North Carolina with primary source verification within 30 days of start
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia exam (must pass with minimum 82%)
• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER and Cardiac Progressive Care RNs)
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Testing: Pass/fail EPIC test may be required depending on specialty

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of CVOR experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (required for badge issuance)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including aliases and multiple national/statewide checks
• Education verification with foreign equivalency evaluation if education was obtained outside the U.S.
• Transcript or diploma for highest education level (if applicable)
• Fingerprinting required for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (must be completed in North Carolina)
• Health History Form and immunization documentation (including Tdap, TB test, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine or approved exemption)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months of start
• Proof of adult Tdap vaccine
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer
• Hepatitis B titer or declination with booster series as applicable
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Fit mask test (N95 respirator) completed within current calendar year and updated annually

Employment History & References

• Employment application/resume with 7 years of work history
• Verification of employment for the last 5 years through a third-party vendor
• Two supervisory references required from clinical positions (one within 12 months and one within 24 months prior to start)
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be aware of and agree to the facility’s zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidates must complete all compliance requirements by the deadline (12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to start date)
• Candidates must acknowledge and pass required testing including EKG and EPIC as applicable
• Prior travel experience is required; no first-time travelers unless experienced in open heart or equivalent

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Registered Nurses with strong cardiac surgery and critical care backgrounds seeking a 13-week travel assignment in North Carolina.