Acute Care, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Nursing, On Call, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
Location: Bismarck, ND
Start Date: 05-25-2026
End Date: 08-24-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM (Day shift) with on-call responsibilities: weeknight call 3-4 times/week (3:15 PM - 6:45 AM) and weekend call every 2-3 weeks (Fri 3:15 PM - Mon 6:45 AM); rotating holidays; start-at-6:00 AM on open-heart case prep days
Hours per Week: 40
Roles & Responsibilities
- First scrub and assist on cardiovascular procedures including open heart (CABG, valve work) to ensure safe, efficient cases
- Prepare and set up CVOR suites and specialty equipment such as ECMO, Impella, ION robotic systems and Stryker towers
- Perform thorough case prep and instrument management for thoracic, vascular and general OR cases
- Cross-train into general OR and ortho as volumes shift to maintain flexible staffing
- Float to the floor as a 1:1 sitter when needed to support patient care and departmental staffing
- Follow charge nurse and CV team lead direction to maintain smooth shift operations and patient safety
- Participate in unit orientation, buddy shifts, and ongoing professional development
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCCT required
- BLS required
Knowledge & Skills
- Hands-on CVOR knowledge: CABG, valve surgery, thoracotomy, VATS, AAA and carotid procedures
- Experience with specialty equipment: ECMO, Impella 5.5, ION robotic systems, Stryker towers
- Strong case prep, instrument handling, and first-scrub technique
- Ability to adapt quickly across specialties and maintain composure under call conditions
- Team-oriented communication, collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiology and nursing leads
- Familiarity with acute care workflows and EPIC electronic charting
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United Health Care Staffing