Cardiovascular Operating Room RN
Austin, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN - Cardiovascular Surgery (CVOR)

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Shift: Four 10-hour shifts per week (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
• On-call requirement: 1 weeknight per week and one weekend every 6 weeks (weekends on-call rotation)
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• EMR system: Meditech
• Typical procedures:

  • CABG
  • Aortic/Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement
  • AAA Endovascular & Open
  • AV Fistula creation/revision/thrombectomy
  • HDC, CAPD, BBT
  • TAVR, TMVR, MitraClip
• Equipment used includes surgical instruments, bovie cautery, EVH video tower, laparoscopic video tower, surgical tourniquet, IABP console, Impella console, cryo system, patient warming/cooling system

Unit Information

• Located on 1st floor, Surgery Department
• Permanent positions available for CVOR RN and CVOR CST
• Team environment requiring mature, flexible, punctual, and drama-free professionals
• Scrubs provided

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of CVOR RN experience required (highest stated requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced in CVOR nursing with knowledge of cardiovascular surgical procedures
• Able to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Flexible with scheduling and willing to assist others
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Additional Notes

• Competitive market; new equipment and technology available on unit
• Unit supports professional growth with permanent positions available
• On-call schedule includes night and weekend rotations

This role is ideal for RNs with cardiovascular OR experience seeking a travel assignment in a supportive, well-equipped surgical unit.