Anesthesiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Hospital, Infection Control, Operating Room Nursing, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Sample/Specimen Processing, Surgical Procedures, Vascular Surgery
Job description:
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) to join the surgical team on a 13-week travel contract. This position primarily supports cardiac open-heart surgery, with opportunities to assist in the General Operating Room when CVOR cases are not scheduled.
Job Details:
- Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – CVOR
- Day Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
- Weekly Hours: 40
- On-Call: Every 3rd weekday and 1–2 weekends per month
- Start Date: April 6, 2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Location: Lebanon, PA 17042
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) during cardiac and thoracic procedures.
- Assist with procedures such as Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), valve replacements, MAZE procedures, aortic aneurysm repairs, and vascular surgeries.
- Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Monitor patient condition and maintain sterile technique during operations.
- Support surgeons and anesthesia teams during complex surgical cases.
- Assist in the General Operating Room when CVOR cases are not scheduled.
- Follow hospital safety protocols including infection control, specimen handling, and surgical time-out procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation using Epic electronic medical records.