RN - CVOR

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Monday - Friday Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: - Minimum of 24 months current/recent operating room experience required - Experience in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) required - Strong proficiency in cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures required - Basic general surgery circulating experience required - Trauma level II experience required - No first-time travelers; must have completed a travel assignment within the previous 12 months License: - Active Iowa nursing license or compact/multistate license required Certifications: - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Must-Have: - Skills checklist specific to Operating Room Nurse (scrub/scrubbing) required - Professional reference or performance evaluation from within 24 months preferred - Driver's license required Description: The Registered Nurse will work in the Cardiovascular Operating Room. The nurse will assist in various surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries. Expectations include overseeing patient care in the operating room and assisting with surgical procedures. The nurse will be required to float across various units as assigned. Average caseload includes 35-50 cases per day with a focus on efficient turnovers, preferably less than 20 minutes. There are 16 operating rooms that are regularly utilized for a range of surgical specialties. Additionally, the role may involve on-call responsibilities during weekends and holidays. Standard orientation includes 2-3 weeks of hands-on experience to become familiar with the department. Candidates should have experience in both circulating and scrubbing roles within the operating room, with an emphasis on cardiac cases. Familiarity with electronic medical records in the operating room setting is required.