Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $3,710 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Iowa City, IA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship
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