CVOR Registered Nurse - Operating Room (RN) in Franklin, TN

Advance your nursing career in a dynamic, high-acuity environment by providing critical care as a Cardiovascular Operating Room RN. You'll have the opportunity to support some of the most complex cardiac procedures in a Level 1 trauma center with a 1,000+ bed capacity, featuring a state-of-the-art 56-bed OR (inpatient and outpatient) and five procedural suites.


Schedule/Hours:

• 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Schedule varies weekly based on unit needs (block schedules not available)
• Mandatory call required for all travelers in cardiac surgery (three call teams, 24/7 coverage; requirements adjust every six weeks)

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years' dedicated CVOR experience
• Must have at least 2 years of CVOR operating room experience specifically in scrubbing and circulating for cardiac surgeries
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in both scrub and circulate roles for cardiac surgery required
• Experience serving adult patients; pediatric experience not required (Children's Hospital OR handled separately)
• Flexibility to float between ORs as needed within the same facility
• Background caring for patients with complex CABG, valve/repeat cardiac procedures, heart failure, ECMO, VAD, cardiac transplant, PTE, cardiac trauma, and adult congenital heart conditions

Key Responsibilities:

• Scrub and circulate for adult cardiovascular and thoracic surgery cases
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation
• Respond confidently to urgent situations in a trauma-level setting

Benefit from gaining valuable experience in a nationally recognized cardiac care team, working with advanced procedures and leading-edge technology alongside top healthcare professionals.


Take the next step in your career by bringing your expertise to this high-impact CVOR role. Ready to make a meaningful contribution in advanced cardiac care? Submit your application today to get started!