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Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $3,710 per week

Cross Country Nurses · Iowa City, IA · 1 wk ago
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Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Nurse providing specialized perioperative care for cardiac and vascular surgeries within a healthcare facility. This role requires expertise in cardiac scrubbing, large trauma cases, and transplant procedures, with responsibilities including assisting in complex surgeries and supporting surgical teams during high-acuity procedures.

Position Details

  • Perioperative Nurse specializing in Cardiothoracic, Peripheral Vascular, and Transplant (Heart and Lung) surgeries within an operating room setting
  • Shift: Evenings, 11:00 PM to 11:30 PM, 12 hours per shift
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks

Minimum Qualifications

  • Nursing license with at least 2 years of strong Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) nursing experience, including scrubbing skills in cardiac procedures
  • Must have large level 1 or 2 trauma experience
  • Must include scrub skills checklist in the submission packet

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with transplant procedures and level 1 or 2 trauma cases
  • Demonstrated scrubbing skills specific to heart surgeries

Additional Information

  • Team rotation for on-call duties, including one time per week and coverage for one weekend day in a four-week cycle
  • Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in scrubbing hearts through verification of skills checklist
  • Submission requires appropriate documentation of scrub skills

Benefits

  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

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