CVOR Registered Nurse
New Haven, CT
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

CVOR Registered Nurse (CVOR RN) travel contract in New Haven, CT: 13-week cardiac OR assignment at a Level I Trauma Center. Ideal for experienced cardiac surgery RNs and perioperative nurses with 2+ years CVOR experience, ACLS/BLS certification, and Epic charting proficiency. Apply now for this travel nursing opportunity in Connecticut.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,870 – $3,020
• Location: New Haven, CT 06510 — travel nurse assignment in Connecticut (New Haven County)
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level I Trauma Center
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Shift: Day 4x10-Hour (07:00 - 19:30)
• On-Call: Two 24-hour calls per schedule; 2 calls per M-F week (either 7pm–11pm or 7pm–7am) with 1 day per week available to stay late
• Patient Ratio: Average 1:2
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Charting: Epic (electronic medical record)
• Parking: $125/month

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVOR RN (cardiovascular operating room) experience — 1.5 years considered if Level I trauma center or previous travel nurse experience
• Active Registered Nurse license (Connecticut RN license must be obtained prior to start)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Ability to independently scrub and circulate for cardiac surgery cases (CABG, valve replacements, advanced thoracic procedures)
• Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Ability to float within scope as needed
• Seasonal flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• One professional reference required
• First-time travel nurses accepted — travel nursing and per diem CVOR RNs encouraged to apply

Primary Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulate independently for cardiac surgical procedures, including CABG and valve surgeries
• Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care as a cardiac OR RN and perioperative nurse for adult and geriatric patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary surgical teams in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center environment
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond promptly to urgent surgical needs
• Maintain accurate documentation using the Epic electronic health record system
• Float to other units within scope as required to meet facility needs
• Adhere to all facility protocols, safety standards, and compliance requirements

Advance your career as a CVOR RN and experience New Haven's cultural attractions, parks, and coastal access while working in a renowned cardiac surgery program. Competitive weekly pay and an excellent surgical team environment. Apply now to join our cardiac OR travel nursing team in New Haven, Connecticut — first-time travel nurses welcome. Join our healthcare team today!

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