CVOR Registered Nurse
Jackson, TN
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

CVOR Registered Nurse – 13-week travel contract in Jackson, Tennessee. Must have 2+ years CVOR RN experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS, and Epic charting.

Join a dynamic cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) team as a CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nurse contract in Jackson, TN (zip code 38301). This travel nursing job places you in a state-of-the-art cardiovascular and thoracic surgical suite where you'll collaborate with surgical teams to deliver high-quality perioperative care for complex cardiac and thoracic procedures.

Job Details – Travel Nurse / CVOR RN

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500 - $2,630
• Location: Jackson, TN 38301 (Jackson, Tennessee healthcare job)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 11, 2026 – August 10, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 5x8-hour (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Call Requirement: 1 night per week (2:30 PM – 6:00 AM), every 5th weekend (Saturday 7:00 AM – Monday 6:00 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Orientation: 16 hours

Qualifications – CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVOR RN experience (cardiac surgery and thoracic procedures)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic charting experience within the last 12 months (documented)
• Valid RN license (Compact or Tennessee) — applicable for Tennessee nursing jobs
• Broad competency in cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures: CABG, MVR, AVR, TVR, ECMO, TAVR, TCAR, Impella insertion/removal, thoracic/lung procedures, and robotic surgery
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemption for COVID-19 only)
• Previous charge nurse experience and community hospital experience preferred

CVOR Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub for a wide range of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases as a CVOR RN / surgical nurse
• Provide direct perioperative patient care and continuous monitoring during procedures
• Administer blood and blood products and follow transfusion protocols
• Utilize Epic for accurate perioperative charting and documentation
• Participate fully in call rotation and on-call responsibilities
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Maintain infection control, sterile technique, and patient safety standards in the CVOR
• Handle specimen labeling, surgical counts, and universal protocol verification

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work as a specialized CVOR RN in a modern cardiovascular operating room
• Gain experience with advanced cardiac procedures and robotic surgery
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses and a focused 13-week contract
• Enjoy life in Jackson, Tennessee — friendly community, arts scene, parks, and outdoor recreation

Apply now to be considered for this CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Jackson, TN. Join our cardiovascular surgical team and advance your career in cardiac and thoracic operating room nursing. For immediate consideration, submit your CVOR RN resume, current licensure, and documentation of Epic experience and required certifications.

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