Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $3,384 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Providence, Rhode Island. As a CVOR RN, you'll be responsible for providing professional CVOR care services to support a team of physicians, RNs and other medical staff. Our CVOR Travel Nurses demonstrate advanced clinical expertise in circulating for a variety of cardiothoracic surgical procedures and other complex surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and evaluate the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Participate in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Administer prescribed medications, apply dressings, monitor vital signs.
• Assist physician during procedures.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and actively monitor situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Coordinate the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies.
• Ensure the proper handling of specimens.

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• 1‑2 years recent acute care experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Skills

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to lift 20 pounds easily; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds
• Good stress‑coping skills
• Ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan