CVOR

Cardiothoracic Operating Room – CVOR

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Circulating Nurse for its cardiothoracic surgical program. This is a 13-week travel contract offering day shifts in a fast-paced operating room environment serving adult and geriatric patients.

Shift & Schedule

• 4 x 10-hour days: Monday–Friday, 06:30–17:00
• Call: 10 days per month, including one weekend per month
• Orientation: 36 hours (scrubs provided)

Clinical Scope

You'll circulate in a 3-room suite managing complex cardiothoracic cases including:

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with and without valve repair/replacement
• Aortic and mitral valve procedures
• Ascending aortic aneurysm repair
• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
• Robotic thoracic surgery
• Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
• Thoracotomy, mediastinoscopy, and carotid endarterectomy
• IABP insertion and removal, myxoma removal, ectomy, and additional procedures

Patient population spans ages 20–90+.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years CVOR experience
• Current BCLS certification
• Circulating skills required
• CNOR and scrub experience preferred
• First-time travelers welcome

Important Notes

• Completion of required lab testing within 48 hours of signing
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days pre-approved time off available (excludes holidays and first week)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• Open to floating within/near the facility as needed