Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Schenectady, NY
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Opportunity in Schenectady, NY: 13-week assignment in a high-volume Cardiothoracic OR specializing in open heart surgery. Join a multidisciplinary perioperative team and advance your CVOR nursing career in New York healthcare.

Job Details – CVOR Travel Nurse | Schenectady, NY

• Location: Schenectady, NY 12308 (Capital Region of New York; local parking/commute info available)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 11, 2026 – August 10, 2026)
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm
• Hours per Week: 40
• Call Schedule: Every 3rd weekday (3:00pm – 6:30am) and every 3rd weekend (Fri 3:00pm – Mon 6:30am)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse – On-site, Cardiothoracic Operating Room (CVOR)
• Unit: Cardiothoracic OR – Open Heart Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Perfusion support teams
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,750–$2,890/week

Required Qualifications – CVOR RN / Perioperative Nurse

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York or ability to obtain New York RN licensure prior to start
• BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross; can be obtained prior to start date)
• Minimum 2 years recent CVOR / Cardiothoracic OR experience with open heart procedures
• Demonstrated circulate AND scrub skills (perioperative skills checklist submission required)
• Prior travel nurse experience preferred but not required
• Ability to float to other units within competencies (ICU/step-down exposure helpful)
• All compliance documents due 7 days prior to start date

Key Responsibilities – Operating Room Nurse

• Provide expert perioperative nursing care in the Cardiothoracic OR for open heart and complex cardiac surgeries
• Perform circulate and scrub roles during cardiac surgical procedures as needed
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in scheduled call rotation and emergent cardiac cases
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR and perioperative records
• Adhere to facility policies on attire and infection control (no artificial or gel nails; no chipped polish)
• Support unit efficiency and patient safety through SBAR communication and surgical time-out protocol compliance

Why Schenectady? Experience a welcoming community in the Capital Region with historic neighborhoods, vibrant downtown arts, nearby parks, and easy access to Albany and the Hudson Valley. This CVOR travel nurse position is ideal for perioperative RNs seeking hands-on cardiac OR experience and exposure to advanced cardiothoracic cases.

Ready to take the next step in your CVOR nursing career? Apply now to join our healthcare team and secure this travel nurse opportunity in Schenectady, New York. Submit your resume and perioperative skills checklist today — compliance documents must be completed 7 days before the assignment start date.

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