Travel Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Operating Room

$3,216/wk

Cedar Rapids, IA
Day
5 shifts x 8 hours
Start November 12th · 13 wks
Contract Details
Job Type
Travel
Nurse/Patient
1/2
Shift Type
Day
Contract Date
11/12/2025 - 02/11/2026
Expected Length
13 weeks
Hours Per Shift
8
Shifts Per Week
5
Radius Rules
Candidates must live at least 75 miles away from this facility in order to be considered a traveler when applying for this role.
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Requirements
Experience
12 months of role experience is required with some in the last 12 months.
Must have at least 24 months of Cardiovascular Operating Room experience.
6 months of experience with Epic is required from any number of months.
References
Candidates must provide 2 manager/supervisor references from any number of months in order to be considered for this role
License
Candidates must have a Iowa license or compact license
Certifications
BLS (Required)
ACLS (Required)
Vaccinations
COVID vaccination required. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
Flu vaccination required. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
Proof of Identification
Proof of identification required
Additional Information

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: more than 2 years CVOR experience. Must be proficient in cardiac. Vascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair Atherectomy Carotid angioplasty Carotid artery stenting Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Femoral popliteal bypass graft TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair) Vein stripping Cardiovascular

Aortic Aneurysm repair Atherectomy Atrial Septal defect repair Cardiomyoplasty Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Femoral Cannulation Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Laparoscopic Cardiac Surgery MAZE Procedure Mitral valve replacement PDA Pericardial window Scrub Cardiovascular Surgery TAVR (Transaortic Valve Replacement) Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD/RVAD) Professional Knowledge and Skills

Cardiac Monitoring Infection control Specimen Handling/labeling Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure Robotics

Cardiothoracic robotic surgery Work Settings

CVOR General OR

Preferred Skills/Experience: Previous Charge Experience: Preferred Da Vinci Si Surgical System* Da Vinci SP Surgical System* Da Vinci Xi Surgical System* Mazor Robot* TORS (TransOral Robotic Surgery)* Laser Safety* Radiation Safety*

Required Credentials: Copy of Passport, driver's license or government issued ID is required for each Resource on assignment

Procedures/Diagnostics/Treatments Performed on Unit: Patient Diagnoses: Patient Population Served: All patients requiring surgery. • Responsibilities include are but not limited to: ensuring supplies, timeliness of cases, communication with families, pre-op, and PACU, and physicians, updating preference cards, scrubbing and assisting during cases. • Assists in positioning/safety to patient. • Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis. • Observes, checks and monitors all equipment used during surgery • Documents pertinent information in EHR Special Procedures/Unit Details: Skill Mix: Registered Nurses, Surgical Techs, PCT’s, Scheduling Coordinators, and Materials Management Core staffing and methods for determining and modifying staffing to meet patient or process needs: The Operating Room uses a staffing mix to provide care for the surgeon/patient specific needs and qualification and competence of the nursing/technician staff available. Description of assessment and reassessment practices, including timeframes. The Operating Room staff will demonstrate: • Safe environment for patients • Assist Anesthesia with induction. • Assists with positioning, prepping and draping of patient. • Assures/maintains sterile field. • Participates in time- out immediately before start of procedure. • Collects and documents data in the medical record. • Notifies the appropriate member of the interdisciplinary patient care team of the issues that require immediate intervention or attention. • Appropriately labels medications. • Appropriately handles and labels blood and specimens. • Participates in a debriefing before the patient and surgeon leave the room including: o Confirmation of exact procedure o confirmation of count o confirmation of specimens labeled correctly o any key concerns for patient recovery.

Types of Patients on Unit: Busy OR with 17 rooms - population include Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.

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