registered nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse – CVOR Location: Mason City, IA, United States, 50401 Work Type: Onsite Department: Operating Room (Cardiovascular OR) Shift: Day Shift | 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Schedule: Monday - Friday (4 days / 10-hour shifts) Hours: 40 hours/week Call Requirement: 10-12 days per month Contract Duration: Jan 12, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026 (3 months) Pay Rate: $72.07 / hr Job Summary The Registered Nurse – CVOR provides specialized perioperative nursing care for open-heart and cardiovascular surgical procedures . This role supports surgeons and the surgical team by performing both scrub and circulating functions , ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care before, during, and after surgery. The RN CVOR works in a fast-paced operating room environment requiring advanced clinical skills and strong collaboration. Primary Skills CVOR & Open-Heart Surgery Operating Room Nursing Scrub & Circulating Functions Patient Positioning & Surgical Assistance EPIC EMR (Preferred) Responsibilities Perform scrub duties, including selection, handling, and management of surgical instruments and supplies. Perform circulating duties, including monitoring patient status and managing overall nursing care before, during, and after procedures. Assist surgeons directly with surgical tasks such as hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and patient positioning. Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment for scheduled procedures. Maintain sterile technique and ensure compliance with OR safety standards. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology, and perioperative team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Document perioperative care accurately and in a timely manner. Requirements Minimum 2 years of CVOR or open-heart surgery experience required. Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state license or compact license #J-18808-Ljbffr