CVOR Registered Nurse
Loveland, Colorado
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies Main Hosp

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVOR)

Location: Loveland, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: RN CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts (06:30 AM - 04:30 PM)
• Days of the Week: Various
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, per unit needs (weekend call)
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, per unit needs
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs or between like units
• Staffed Beds/Rooms: 12 OR rooms
• Charting System: Epic
• Staffing Ratios: 1-2 RNs and 1 Surgical Tech per room
• Scrub Color: Navy

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year CVOR experience required
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted if experience requirements are met
• Licenses:

  • Colorado RN License or Compact RN License required
• Certifications:

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or Attestation
• Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front/back)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Proof of Name Change (if applicable)
• Background Checks (within 60 days of start):

  • 7-year background check including SSN trace, Colorado CBI, education verification (accredited nursing school), FACIS III, sex offender search, OFAC sanctions list
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check
  • HHS/OIG check
• Education Verification (3rd party or transcript/diploma acceptable)
• State License Verification (within 60 days)
• NURSYS Verification (within 60 days)
• Colorado CAPS Check Results (within 60 days)

Certifications & Competencies

• Mandatory Certifications:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI, Chemotherapy, Tech Certifications, as applicable per unit or specialty (confirm with facility)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (updated annually)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (updated annually)
  • Core Parts I, II, III (updated annually)
  • OSHA Mandatory Training (updated annually)
• Color Blind Testing: Ishihara exam required prior to start (online testing not accepted)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam (within 1 year, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA)
• Fit Mask Test (within 12 months, specific mask types required)
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year, updated annually)
  • TB Questionnaire (annually if positive TB)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccines
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series or declination
  • Varicella titer or vaccines
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or facility-specific exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination proof or signed declination (acceptable vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna)
• Drug Testing (within 30 days of start and updated annually)

Employment History & References

• Employment Application with 3 years of employment history (gaps >30 days must be explained)
• Work History Verification for last 3 years (including most recent employer)
• 2 References from the last 2 years required (one must be from employment within the last year; references must be from Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above)
• Annual Skills Checklist

Additional Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) days max: 10 days approved
• RTO not allowed during specific dates in 2026 (March 14-21, May 8-11, May 21-27, June 28 - July 9)

This position is suitable for experienced CVOR RNs looking for a travel contract in Colorado with a 13-week assignment and flexible scheduling including weekends and on-call duties.