CVOR Registered Nurse
Austin, TX
Medical Talent
4x10 hrs, Days

The CVOR service line provides surgical interventions for routine and complex cardiac, thoracic and vascular procedures. Cardiac procedures include coronary artery bypass, valve repair/replacement, aortic dissection, heart transplantation, placement of ventricular assist devices, and may include placement of impella or intra - aortic balloon pump placement as well as adult ECMO. TAVR procedures are also done in the endovascular OR Thoracic cases include both laparoscopic, robot assisted and open procedures. Vascular procedures range from placement/revision of ESRD grafts/fistulas to endovascular procedures in the endovascular OR. The CVOR service line is comprised of 4-6 ORs depending on daily volume including an endovascular suite. The CVOR service line has the capacity to do four concurrent procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.\n\nCandidates applying to this order must have a minimum of 3 years of recent full time experience as a CVOR nurse in a high volume hospital setting, with demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of cardiac/thoracic/vascular procedures. Candidates with less experience or requiring extensive onboarding will not be considered\n\nCurrent ACLS certification preffered, must provide verifiable references from at least two prior travel assignments confirming no training was needed. Must be able to function independently in a fast paced surgical environment with the ability to hit the ground running.\n \nThe schedule will 10-hour day shifts Tuesday through Friday based on department needs. Candidates must also participate in call coverage for the service line after normal business hours and weekends, which may include holidays.40-48 hr/wk13-26 week contract