CVOR Circulating Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Circulating nurse in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Scrubbing not required
• Float to other OR specialties required
• Call requirement: Approximately 100 hours per 6 weeks, including 1 call weekend (Friday evening to Monday morning) every 6 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (11:00 AM – 9:30 PM)
• Guaranteed hours vary by schedule:

  • 8 or 10-hour shifts: 40 hours/week
  • 3 twelve-hour shifts: 36 hours/week
  • 4 twelve-hour shifts: 48 hours/week
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) nursing experience
• CVOR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care Facility
• Average daily census: 70-80 patients
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check required within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7-year residential/work history
  • SSN trace, county/state/national criminal checks
  • National sex offender registry
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education verification (may be pending at start)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug test within 12 months of start (includes amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Education verification by third party required
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment, verified within 2 years, must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Employment application must be current and explain any gaps of 30+ days within last 7 years
• Skills checklist required within 12 months of start and annually thereafter

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (approved respirators include specific 3M and Honeywell N95 models)
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; if positive, chest x-ray within 2 years required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (history not accepted, vaccination required if titer negative)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended (not required)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (9/30 – 3/31)
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score required

Additional Notes

• Indiana RN travelers in perioperative/OR specialties are exempt from a facility restriction effective 11/30/2024 that limits IN RN travelers
• Charge pay available (additional pay for charge nurse duties)
• Candidates must provide 2-3 days of interview availability when submitting
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance documents must be completed as a priority prior to start

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this CVOR travel contract position.