CVOR Registered Nurse
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 5:00 PM)
• On-call requirement: 1-2 days per week, including 1 weekend per month
• Holiday on-call as applicable
• Potential to float to general OR and cardiac cases at a nearby facility
• Must be able to scrub and circulate for all types of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) cases
• Charting system used: Cerner (Surginet)
• Scrubs provided

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Pennsylvania at time of submission
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Level I Trauma experience required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications required
• Ability to scrub and circulate in the OR
• Charge nurse experience preferred

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, PA PATCH search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification (official transcript acceptable; diploma not accepted)
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprinting results within 12 months of start date
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search within 12 months of start date
• Physical exam within 2 months of start
• Fit test for N95 mask (3M 1870+ model) within 12 months prior to start (must be completed before start)
• Current Tdap vaccine or titer
• Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT within 90 days of start) or chest X-ray if positive test
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella as per facility policy
• 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 1)
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required prior to start; exemptions require mask-wearing at work
• Pass/fail dysrhythmia exam during orientation (one attempt only)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment and pass/fail testing acknowledgment

Additional Information

• Two professional references within 2 years of start required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually
• Facility-specific education modules (~6 hours) assigned and must be completed prior to orientation (not required for this specific facility)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required
• Candidate must be able to meet on-call and holiday on-call requirements
• Facility will not allow candidates to start without all required background checks and clearances on file
• Fingerprinting results must be current and on file prior to start
• Fit testing is mandatory and must be completed before starting the assignment

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Registered Nurses with trauma experience who are comfortable with on-call duties and working in a fast-paced surgical environment.