Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse (CVOR RN)

Job overview

Travel CVOR RN in Denver, CO. This is an onsite position with a full-time employment type. Compensation is not specified. Fusion Medical Staffing is a leading healthcare staffing agency. The CVOR registered nurse is responsible for providing direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients, as well as assisting in monitoring and supporting the patient throughout the surgical procedure. They collaborate closely with the entire surgical team to ensure the optimization of patient outcomes by confirming all necessary surgical supplies and equipment are sterile and functional, assisting with safe patient positioning and draping, and coordinating immediate post-surgical continued patient care.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we're looking for

Education

Valid RN license

Experience

One year of recent experience as a CVOR RN

Skills & competencies

travel

cvor rn

cardiovascular operating room

denver

co

united states

full-time

13-week travel assignment

no weekends

no on-call

fusion medical staffing

healthcare

Benefits & perks

• Highly competitive pay, Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, Paid Time Off, Life and Short-term disability, 401(k) matching, Refer-a-friend Bonus Program, 24/7 recruiter support, Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

About the employer

Fusion Medical Staffing is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.