Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $3,032 per week

About the role

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled CVOR RN for a 16-week travel assignment in Burlington, VT. Start date: October 19, 2026. The position involves 36 hours per week on 12‑hour day shifts. As a member of the team, you'll provide direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients, assist in monitoring and supporting patients throughout surgical procedures, collaborate with the surgical team, ensure sterile supplies and equipment, coordinate post‑surgical care, and adhere to safety and infection‑control standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including open and closed heart surgeries
• Prepare the Cardiovascular operating room for the patient and surgical procedure
• Assemble equipment, supplies, medications, and implants, ensuring equipment functions and supplies are available
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and the surgical team to deliver coordinated care
• Utilize data from surgical preference cards for the surgical procedure and surgeon
• Position patients safely using approved devices to prevent injury and enable optimal surgical exposure
• Actively participate in Universal Protocol and timeout to confirm patient identity, procedure, and surgical site
• Handle and document specimens accurately to ensure diagnostic integrity
• Provide post‑surgical care coordination, including patient handoff to the recovery team
• Assess, plan, and evaluate the nursing care of the patient before, during, and after a surgical procedure until patient handoff to the next phase of care
• Ensure that sterile procedures are followed throughout the course of surgery
• Respond effectively to emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, during surgery
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

Requirements

• One year of recent experience as a CVOR RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification

Qualifications

• ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification (preferred)
• Other cert