Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Harrisburg, PA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,800/weekOverview
- Start Date04/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week travel nurse assignment in Harrisburg, PA. Join a high-performing cardiovascular operating room team supporting open-heart and cardiothoracic procedures in a modern hospital setting. This travel nursing job is ideal for perioperative nurses seeking CVOR experience in Pennsylvania.
Quick Job Snapshot
- Role: CVOR Registered Nurse (Cardiovascular OR RN) / Perioperative Nurse / Circulating / Scrub
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500 – $2,630
- Location: Harrisburg, PA 17101 — Pennsylvania travel nursing job
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 12, 2026)
- Shift: 5 × 8-hour shifts per week (40 hrs/wk); 4 × 10-hour shifts may be considered
- Call Requirement: Minimum 7 days of call per month
- Setting: Open Heart Unit / Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
- Employment Type: Travel, On-site (Travel Nurse)
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in Pennsylvania or eligibility via Nurse Licensure Compact
- Minimum 1 year recent CVOR or Operating Room (OR) RN experience (cardiothoracic or open heart preferred)
- BLS certification required
- Scrubbing experience as RN preferred but not required
- Ability to fulfill on-call requirements (minimum 7 days/month)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in cardiovascular and open heart surgical procedures as a circulating and/or scrub nurse
- Support cardiothoracic surgical team including surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes
- Maintain sterile field, prepare and manage surgical instruments, disposables, and specialized equipment
- Monitor patient status intraoperatively and contribute to perioperative patient care and documentation
- Provide compassionate patient and family communication pre- and post-procedure
- Participate in required on-call rotation and unit teamwork for CVOR coverage
Why Harrisburg, PA: Enjoy riverfront views, cultural attractions, and central Pennsylvania living while working a rewarding CVOR travel nursing assignment. This is a great travel nursing job for cardiovascular RNs seeking hands-on cardiothoracic OR experience.
Apply now to join this cardiovascular operating room team in Harrisburg. Submit your CV and RN license information to be considered for this CVOR travel nurse position.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Harrisburg, PA
As a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Harrisburg, PA here's what you should know:- Harrisburg's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.
- Summer average high: 85°F, average low: 65°F.
- Winter average high: 39°F, average low: 23°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Harrisburg and can be found with relative ease, especially in the downtown area.
- Harrisburg is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and an Amtrak station for travel to nearby cities.
- Harrisburg has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Harrisburg offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy minor league baseball and hockey games.
- Outdoor activities include hiking along the Susquehanna River and visiting nearby state parks.
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