Acute Care, Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Cerner, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Groundskeeping, Healthcare, High Availability, Nursing, On Call, Operating Room Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures
RN – CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)Location: Sacramento (95819)
Pay: $3,600/week
Shift: 8-Hour Varied Shifts + Call
Duration: 13 Weeks (extension possible)
✨ Join a High-Volume Cardiac Surgery TeamWe are seeking an experienced CVOR RN (MUST SCRUB) to join a fast-paced cardiovascular surgical team. This role is ideal for confident nurses with strong hands-on experience in open heart procedures.
Key Requirements- BLS Certification – Required
- Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience
- Must have strong scrubbing experience
- Ability to read and interpret EKG strips
- First-time travelers accepted
Unit Overview- Department: CVOR
- 4 Operating Suites
- Cases per day: 4–6 surgeries
- EMR: Cerner
- Support Staff: CSTs (Surgical Techs), Charge Nurse oversight
Key Responsibilities- Scrub and assist in cardiac surgical procedures
- Support surgeries such as:
- CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
- Valve repairs/replacements
- Other open heart procedures (no thoracic cases)
- Maintain sterile field and ensure OR safety protocols
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and OR team
- Monitor patient status and assist in intraoperative care
Schedule & Call Requirements- 8-hour varied shifts
- Overnight call: ~1x per week
- Weekend coverage: 3 shifts/month (~1.5 weekends)
- Call required if cases run long
- Holiday rotation with core staff
Facility Support- Surgeons available 24/7 (on-call after hours)
- RT & Pharmacy available 24/7
- Telemetry monitoring required
- Vent experience available (not required)
Orientation- 1–2 days OR orientation with preceptor
Dress Code Why You’ll Love This Role- Work in a high-acuity cardiac OR environment
- Strong compensation for specialized skill set
- Gain experience in advanced cardiac procedures
- Supportive team with dedicated surgical staff
⚠️ Important: This is a busy, fast-paced CVOR—candidates must be confident, skilled, and ready to jump in.
✨ If you're a strong CVOR RN with scrub experience ready for a high-impact role—apply today!