Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room in Wausau, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Operating Room
Location: Wausau, WI
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 9 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVOR RN in Wausau, Wisconsin, 54401!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR / Anesthesia RN)

Location

Wausau, WI | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (9 Weeks) | Full-Time | 40 Hours Guaranteed Per Week | Monday–Friday, Rotating 8-Hour Shifts | On-Call Required

Key Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia providers across a variety of surgical specialties, with a primary focus on the cardiothoracic program, including heart surgeries, traumas, elective surgeries, and general surgeries
• Support anesthesiologists with placement of arterial lines, central lines, lumbar drains, and Swan-Ganz catheters; assist with intubations and fiber optic scopes during intubation using sterile technique
• Operate and manage specialized equipment including Cell Saver, Belmont, and Level I fluid warmers; start IVs, draw labs, and set up medication pumps
• Circulate in assigned OR rooms (4–5 rooms per day) within a 21-OR facility covering all surgical specialties
• Participate in on-call rotation including day call, backup call, weekend calls, and holiday call; 30-minute response time to the OR is required — a personal vehicle is mandatory for this position
• Maintain flexibility for downtime tasks as needed and adhere to all facility infection control and vaccination policies

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN License or valid Compact RN License required
• AHA or ARC BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (diploma required as proof)
• Minimum 3+ years of OR experience with anesthesia experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR , Cell Saver, and Belmont required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong CVOR circulating experience
• Prior experience with conscious sedation
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills with strong knowledge of all OR case types
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage change effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a high-acuity, multi-specialty OR environment with a dedicated cardiothoracic program and a structured 2-week orientation with additional anesthesia skills training provided
• Scrub attire provided on-site, with guaranteed hours each week (excluding orientation week and facility-closed holidays)

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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