CVOR Registered Nurse
Orange, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Orange, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) setting.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (06:30 AM – 07:00 PM).
• Care for congenital heart and other cardiac surgery patients; pediatric CVOR experience preferred for pediatric cardiac cases.
• Expected to care for general OR patients as well.
• Call requirement: 1-2 weekends per month, with 72 hours plus 8 additional days per month on call (12-24 hours/day depending on schedule).
• Floating to main OR may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California.
• Pediatric CVOR experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year.
• One completed travel assignment.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and PALS (AHA only) required.
• ACLS may be required depending on unit (confirm with recruiter).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam specific to pediatrics required; must score 80% or higher on NICU Pharmacology section if applicable.
• Pediatric competency exams required (no adult exams).
• Additional certifications such as NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, MAB, CPI may be required depending on unit or extension of assignment.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative 9-panel drug test within 60 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine (TD or Dtap not acceptable).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titers low/negative.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, declination, or proof of 3-shot series.
• TB screening: IGRA or 2-step PPD within 60 days of start; special requirements if prior positive TB test. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Mask fit testing required prior to start (cannot be completed onsite); specific mask types accepted.
• Eye exam (in-person visual acuity) and color blind exam (Ishihara test) required prior to start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID vaccines preferred but not mandatory.

Background & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including 7-year search and multiple databases.
• Employment application and verification of at least 2 previous employers (7 years relevant experience) required prior to start; cannot be pending.
• Two supervisor references required (charge RN or floor supervisor acceptable); may be pending at start if necessary.
• Primary source verification of license must be completed prior to start and updated every 3 months.
• Photo ID (driver’s license or passport) required upon arrival.

Orientation & Facility Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to starting clinical work; modules take approximately 6-8 hours and must be completed by specified deadlines.
• Facility orientation includes virtual and in-person components; travelers must be local or able to report to campus for unit orientation activities.
• Professional photo required for badge; must be submitted by specified deadline.
• Completion and signing of various facility documents including job description acknowledgment, non-disclosure agreement, safety manual, dress code acknowledgment (including fingernail hygiene policy), and others prior to start.
• Pyxis access request form must be completed before starting.
• Radiation badge required if assigned to Cath Lab, OR, Procedure Center, or Urology Clinic (badge provided by facility, not recruiter).

Additional Notes

• This position does not accept first-time travel nurses; prior travel experience is required.
• Floating to main OR and weekend call are part of the job expectations.
• Pediatric CVOR experience is preferred for pediatric cardiac cases but not strictly required if CVOR experience is met.
• The role involves care for both pediatric cardiac surgery patients and general OR patients.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this CVOR Registered Nurse travel assignment in Orange, California.