Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room - $3,218 per week in Atlanta, GA

Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Charge Nurse – Georgia

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants (includes $5/hour charge role differential)

Schedule: Weekend schedule (Friday-Sunday); Call: Typically one weekday per week and one weekend every 5-6 weeks; Patient ratio 1:1; May float within facility/scope of practice as needed

Highlights:

• Charge RN role with additional compensation for leadership responsibilities
• Comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgical experience including CABG, valve replacements, TAVR, LVAD/RVAD, and vascular procedures
• Epic charting system utilized across the facility
• Weekend coverage includes Friday through Sunday rotation
• Minimum 2 years of experience required; facility accepts first-time travelers
• Holiday coverage expected as part of assignment (minimal time off requests strongly preferred)

Requirements:

• Active Georgia or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Strong clinical skills in cardiovascular, thoracic, and vascular surgery procedures including: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), valve replacements, TAVR, IABP, ventricular assist devices, carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm repairs, and thoracic procedures
• Community hospital and Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Full compliance required to start on time; late compliance results in two-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• All requested time off must be finalized at time of submission

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This leadership role offers the chance to showcase your CVOR expertise while taking on charge nurse responsibilities in a dynamic cardiovascular surgery program. You'll work with a skilled interdisciplinary team including respiratory and interpretation services, caring for adult and geriatric patients requiring complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures. This position is ideal for an experienced CVOR nurse ready to step into a leadership role while maintaining clinical skills across a diverse case mix.