Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced CVOR RN for a cardiovascular operating room position in an acute care hospital setting, requiring a minimum of 2 years of OR experience, active CA RN license, and Cerner proficiency.

Details

• Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) in an acute care hospital setting
• Single OR suite handling an average of 1–4 cases per week, with the room available 24/7 and variable case volume
• Common case types include CABGs, AVRs, Median Sternotomies, and AAA repairs; Da Vinci Robot is not used for chest cases
• Staff also support other service lines throughout the week to keep the heart team productive
• 1:1 patient ratio
• 10-hour day shifts (7a–3p or 3p–11p)
• Call is required: weekday call from 11p–7a and weekend call (typically 7p–7a, with 24-hour call available based on preference); requirements are variable based on unit needs
• 30-minute call response time required
• Every other weekend (EOW) requirement
• First to float; floating is typically not required, but nurses with GI experience may float to the GI lab
• Charting system: Cerner (experience required)
• GE telemetry system in use
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7
• OR techs and charge nurses/team leads are present on the unit
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of OR/CVOR nursing experience required; travel experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Scrubbing skills preferred
• Must be flexible with scheduling
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Orientation consists of approximately 2 shifts on average
• Holiday coverage is assigned as needed
• Union environment; permanent staff are described as generally friendly
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers are not explicitly welcomed; travel experience is preferred