CVOR

CVOR – Cardiovascular Operating Room

Location: Houston, TX

Shift: 06:30–17:00 (4 × 10 days per week)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week

About the Role

The facility's cardiovascular operating room performs complex cardiac and vascular surgeries including coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), valve repairs and replacements (AVR/MVR), aortic repairs, thoracic cases, and advanced procedures such as Impella/ECMO insertion and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). You'll provide circulating and/or scrub nursing support in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field, cardiac instruments, and specialized equipment
• Coordinate with the perfusion team on cardiopulmonary bypass setup and management
• Monitor hemodynamics and patient status throughout complex procedures
• Perform accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts
• Manage medications and emergency cardiac equipment
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesia, and perfusion staff
• Document procedural details and patient data per facility standards

Requirements

• Active RN license (state or compact)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of exclusive CVOR experience (cardiac and vascular)
• Strong knowledge of cardiac/thoracic procedures, instrumentation, and cardiopulmonary bypass
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• CNOR certification preferred

Additional Details

• Weekend call is required
• Float assignments include main OR, catheterization lab, and interventional radiology
• Black scrubs provided
• Works well under pressure in a team-oriented environment