CVOR Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel CVOR RN — 13-week contract in Washington, DC (20010) at a high-acuity, Level I trauma center specializing in advanced cardiovascular surgery. Join a dynamic cardiovascular operating room team as a perioperative nurse and expand your CVOR travel nurse experience while enjoying the cultural and recreational benefits of the nation's capital.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280 – $2,400
• Location: Washington, DC (Zip: 20010) — Washington DC travel nurse job
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Options: Day (06:30 – 19:00) or Evening (11:00 – 23:30); 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts per week
• On Call/Weekend Requirements: 6 calls per 6-week schedule; one weekend or holiday per 6-week schedule
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics — high-acuity cardiovascular and trauma patients
• Parking: On-campus parking available
• Flu Vaccine: Required (no exemptions)

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of CVOR RN experience as a cardiovascular operating room nurse / perioperative RN, including circulating and Level I trauma experience
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment (preferred for travel nurse roles)
• DC RN license (pending accepted if applied; must have active license prior to start)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred (Cerner EMR)
• Ability and willingness to float to general surgery when cardiac cases are not scheduled
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Circulate and assist in complex cardiovascular surgical procedures as a CVOR RN, including CABG, valve replacements, LVAD implantation, heart transplants, endovascular and open vascular cases
• Provide perioperative care for high-acuity adult and geriatric patients in a Level I trauma center
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, radiology, pharmacy, perfusion, and lift teams to ensure safe surgical flow
• Float to general surgery when needed and support other OR teams as required
• Participate in on-call rotation and cover scheduled weekends/holidays
• Maintain compliance with facility and unit-specific training modules and credentialing requirements

This CVOR travel nurse position is ideal for experienced cardiovascular OR nurses and perioperative RNs seeking Washington DC nursing jobs and travel nurse opportunities. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your cardiovascular surgical nursing career in a leading medical center.

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