Travel OR RN - $2,791 per week

Job ID: #1468284

About the role

We're looking for Cardiovascular Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Johnstown, PA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. 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.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds routinely; patient moving/lifting may require up to 50 pounds.
• Possess good stress‑coping skills and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• CPI certification
• Minimum 1.5 years recent acute care experience (1‑2 years preferred)
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment.

Skills

• Advanced clinical expertise in circulating for cardiothoracic and complex surgeries
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and OR coordination
• Medication administration and vital signs monitoring
• Stress management and interpersonal communication
• Physical stamina for prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 8‑hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, rotating
• Employment type: Travel