Travel RN - Operating Room - Cardiovascular OR/CVOR

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVOR position requiring a minimum of 2 years of cardiovascular OR experience and strong scrub skills in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Unit operates 4 surgical suites performing 4–6 heart surgeries per day, including CABG and valve procedures — no thoracic cases
• Scrub role is required; candidates must be confident and competent in CVOR scrubbing
• 8-hour varied day shifts with call required when cases run long
• Overnight call is required once per week
• Weekend coverage of 3 weekend days per month (approximately 1.5 weekends) is required on an as-needed basis, not on a fixed every-other-weekend schedule
• One weekend call shift per month is required
• Holiday rotation with core staff is expected
• Floating within the OR is required, with travelers given first-to-float priority
• Charge nurse coverage is over the entire OR; CSTs serve as surgical techs
• Cerner EMR is used in this position
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips is required
• Ventilator experience is present in the unit but not required
• RT and pharmacy support are available 24/7

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required; pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required
• Strong CVOR scrub skills required
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips required
• A copy of your driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Candidates must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
• A pass/fail sterile technique test covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation
• Unit orientation consists of 1–2 days in the OR with a preceptor
• A unit manager interview is part of the selection process
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Hospital-provided scrubs are supplied for this position
• Schedules are posted for two pay periods at a time