Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room - $85 to $90 per hour in Sacramento, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Operating Room
Location: Sacramento, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $85 to $90 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse - CVOR

Location: Sacramento, CA

Start Date: 05-12-2026

End Date: 08-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days, 8-hour varied day shifts (exact start/end times vary by schedule); rotating coverage including overnight call once a week; required to cover 3 weekend days per month; schedules posted in advance. 40 hours per week guaranteed.

Hours per Week: 40

Requirements

• Scrub and provide perioperative nursing care for cardiovascular procedures including CABG and valve surgeries
• Interpret EKG strips promptly and communicate findings to the surgical and anesthesia teams
• Maintain sterile field and strong surgical aseptic technique throughout procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, CSTs, RT and pharmacy to deliver safe, efficient care
• Provide reliable overnight call coverage as scheduled and support extended cases when needed
• Document accurately in Cerner EMR and complete required orientation/preceptor steps
• Float to other OR assignments as needed and support core staff during holidays and high-volume periods
• Precept and orient new staff when assigned to foster team competency and continuity

Qualifications

• Active RN license required for submission
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required; must be confident and competent to scrub
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system
• Willingness to take overnight call and cover required weekend shifts
• Two supervisory references required at time of submittal (one within 12 months and one within 3 years)
• Floor orientation 1-2 days in OR with a preceptor; first-time travelers welcome