Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room in Colorado Springs, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Operating Room
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVOR

Location

Colorado Springs, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 0630–1700 (shift negotiable) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in a cardiovascular operating room environment handling an average of 30 cases per day, including 1–2 open heart cases daily
• Support common procedures including open heart surgery, TAVR, open/endovascular, and thoracic cases across 3 dedicated CVOR suites
• Perform limited scrub duties as needed, including holding the heart and assisting with chest closure
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR
• Participate in weekday call rotation (one weekday per week) and weekend call rotation (one weekend per month — Friday, Saturday, Sunday — in rotation with staff)
• Float to General OR when no CVOR cases are scheduled; occasional float within the broader hospital zone may be required in cases of extreme need

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Colorado (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• Open heart and/or endovascular experience is required
• Must be available and present in state for the full one-week onsite orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• 30-minute call response time required; on-site call room available for use

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience with TAVR and thoracic surgical cases
• Familiarity with Epic EMR
• Availability for holiday call (not required but preferred)

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-volume, specialized CVOR environment with a dedicated team of OR technicians and experienced surgical staff
• Hospital-provided scrubs and access to an on-site call room offer added convenience during call shifts