Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room - $2,693 per week in Augusta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Operating Room
Location: Augusta, GA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,693 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Cardiovascular OR Specialty Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Inpatient Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum of one year of Cardiovascular OR experience, preferably including CVOR Residents. Sufficient experience in a cardiovascular specialty to function in the team leader role and serve as a resource to peers. Demonstrates excellent skills in circulating role. License: RN - Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact Certifications: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, BLS - Basic Life Support Must-Have: Thorough knowledge of new trends and techniques in Cardiovascular surgery. Ability to multi-task using critical thinking skills. Capable of prioritizing appropriate patient care in emergency situations. Current CPR certification. Attendance and punctuality must be commendable. Effective communication skills in verbal and written English language. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills. Flexible in work shifts due to patient care needs. Description: Functions under the direction of the Department Manager and Clinical Coordinator. Responsible for implementing the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience. Provides patient care that is age-appropriate and addresses biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient and family/support system. Delivers patient care in complex, multiple problem, urgent, emergent, and life-saving situations. Coordinates surgical suite activities and prioritizes and directs the surgical team in emergent situations with ease. Participates and coordinates staff development and professional self-development. Acts as a role model and team leader assisting others in patient care responsibilities and organizational support. Functions in a full-time position as a circulator or surgical tech during peak surgery hours. Weekday, weekend, and holiday call may be required. Some charge nurse responsibilities may be required. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Coordinates delivery of perioperative patient care. Maintains a high level of patient safety. Collaborates with healthcare team members in planning patient care. Maintains CPR certification. Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned. Provides age-appropriate patient care. Promotes team spirit and a positive work environment. Provides a supportive environment for students and staff. Serves as a professional role model and liaison between physicians, patients, families, and staff. Supports fiscal accountability for human and material resources. Supports performance improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care. Documents patient care legibly and accurately in accordance with department guidelines. Promotes shared governance and evidence-based practice. Functions independently within a broad range of surgical specialties. Maintains ongoing professional education with a minimum of 12 contact hours per year. Manages assigned surgical specialty for flow and cost containment. Strives to make the standards of excellence part of daily work activity. May require peer evaluation and performs other assigned duties. Complies with all relevant policies, standards of work, and codes of conduct.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam