CVOR Registered Nurse
Paducah, Kentucky
Baptist Health Paducah

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVOR

Location: Paducah, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• Call every 3rd weekend
• 1-2 nights per week on call

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience required
• No scrubbing required
• Must be competent with complex cardiovascular procedures including:

  • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
  • Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid valve procedures
  • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
  • Aortic arch and root replacements with circulatory arrest
  • ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
  • Impella insertions
  • Open thoracotomies, laparoscopic thoracoscopies, mediastinoscopies, and other related chest procedures

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience, with experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License if driving is part of job responsibilities
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification matching specialty; diploma or transcript may be required
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required by agency standards)
• Fit mask testing annually; religious exemption process available if needed
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titer proof
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or titer proof
• Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption with facility-specific form
• Two professional references required

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist must be completed and updated annually
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Photo for badge (headshot with solid light background)
• Compliance with facility-specific policies on flu and COVID-19 vaccinations and exemptions

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract role with a structured schedule and specialized cardiovascular surgical procedures.