Travel RN - Operating Room - Cardiovascular OR/CVOR

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a CVOR (Cardiovascular OR) position in Asheville, NC, requiring at least 2 years of experience and active BLS and ACLS certifications.

Details

• Position is based in a cardiovascular OR (CVOR) unit within a Heart Tower building
• CV PreOp unit with 4 beds and a 1:1 patient ratio
• Unit team includes RNs, a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC), unit secretary, and manager — resources shared with the CVOR
• Equipment used includes GE Carescape monitoring systems and Fuji ultrasound
• Documentation is performed in Cerner
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM, with a shift time of 6:00 AM–6:30 PM
• Requires staying late 1–2 times per week
• Floating required within scope of practice and experience

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment start)
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVOR or cardiovascular surgery RN experience
• Critical care experience is required; PreOp experience is a plus
• Proficiency with BCMA and strong documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong critical thinking and interdepartmental communication skills
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Procedures performed include large-bore IV starts, chin-to-toe hair removal, medication administration, skin assessment, and assistance with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement
• Responsibilities also include transporting patients to the OR and assisting with induction/intubation, positioning, and skin prep
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• The facility is a Level II trauma center and the region's only provider of open heart surgery and interventional cardiology, earning a three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible, no exceptions
• 13-week contract