CVOR Registered Nurse
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVOR)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit & Scheduling Details

• Weekend rotation schedule to be discussed during interview
• Call schedule: typically one weekday call per week and one weekend call every 5-6 weeks
• Floating within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Must work major holidays if they fall within the assignment period (expectation varies from 1 to 2 holidays worked depending on number of holidays during assignment)
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR nursing experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with all credentialing and onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final manager approval
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification and criminal history
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start, results must be available before start
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Annual Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Color blindness test required; alternative assessment available if needed
• Competency exams required for nursing staff, including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency for relevant specialties
• Must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months of start; if previously positive, additional documentation and chest x-ray required
• TB questionnaire required and must be updated annually
• Immunizations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
• Flu vaccine or declination required annually during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
• Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) highly recommended but not required

Additional Requirements

• Two clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within the last 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment, 10 hours for 10-week assignment)

Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Floating assignments will be within the facility and scope of practice
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a CVOR specialty with a structured orientation and compliance process.