CVOR RN
Wausau, WI
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – Anesthesia | Travel Nursing Contract in Wausau, Wisconsin

Bring your CVOR, ICU, or ER nursing expertise to a dynamic anesthesia team in Wausau, Wisconsin. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse with anesthesia experience who enjoys supporting complex procedures, collaborating with anesthesia providers, and working across multiple surgical specialties. Join a high-volume perioperative team in welcoming central Wisconsin, with access to scenic outdoor recreation, four-season activities, and a vibrant local arts and cultural scene.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) / Anesthesia Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,750–$2,890
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week, except during designated holidays or facility closures
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, generally Monday through Friday with varying start times
• Call: Approximately one night of call per week, one weekend of call per month, and one backup call assignment per week; additional call may occasionally be needed
• Response Time: Must be ready to work in the operating room within 30 minutes; reliable personal transportation is required for call
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Rotating weekends and holidays, generally every third or fourth weekend with holiday rotation
• Orientation: Two-week orientation with training for additional anesthesia skills as needed
• Clinical Environment: High-volume operating room department with approximately 21 rooms and exposure to multiple surgical specialties

CVOR Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Associate degree, nursing diploma, or certificate indicating completion of an approved nursing program
• Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC
• Current ACLS certification
• At least 3 years of CVOR experience with anesthesia experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Strong operating room or CVOR circulating experience; ICU or ER experience may be considered when paired with substantial anesthesia experience
• Current Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience
• Experience with Cell Saver and Belmont systems required; Level I experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes while on call and maintain a dependable transportation plan
• Flexible, resilient, and collaborative professional with strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to manage change effectively

CVOR RN and Anesthesia Responsibilities

• Support anesthesia providers throughout cardiothoracic, trauma, elective, and general surgical procedures
• Assist with heart surgeries and complex cases in a high-acuity cardiovascular operating room environment
• Circulate effectively for CVOR and other surgical cases while maintaining strict sterile technique
• Assist with intubations, fiber-optic scopes during intubation, and other airway-related procedures
• Assist anesthesia providers with arterial line, central line, lumbar drain, and Swan-Ganz catheter placement
• Start IVs, draw and process labs, set up medication pumps, and support accurate perioperative documentation
• Operate and manage Belmont, Cell Saver, and Level I equipment according to established clinical standards
• Prepare the operating room and anesthesia equipment for assigned cases and respond effectively to changing procedural needs
• Provide safe, attentive care during routine and emergent procedures while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the broader perioperative team
• Complete assigned downtime tasks and contribute to an efficient, professional, and supportive work environment

Apply now to bring your CVOR and anesthesia nursing experience to this Wisconsin travel nursing opportunity in Wausau.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.