Cardiovascular OR Travel RN
Omaha, NE
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

CVOR RN Travel Assignment

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Facility: Methodist Hospital of Nebraska Methodist Health System

Assignment Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Suites:

  • 2 dedicated heart rooms
  • 1 Hybrid suite
  • 1-2 open surgical rooms for various cases
• Cases per Day: 8 to 14 (varied vascular, thoracic, and heart cases)

Required Certifications & Experience

• Certifications:

  • BLS (required)
  • ACLS (preferred)
• Experience:

  • 1-2 years preferred
  • Must have open heart and endovascular experience
  • Well-rounded in cardio and vascular cases
  • Vascular hybrid experience preferred
  • Previous travel experience preferred but not required if experience is strong

Common Cases

• Open heart surgeries
• CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
• Valve replacements
• Thoracic cases
• Vascular surgeries (open and endovascular)
• AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm)
• IVC (Inferior Vena Cava) filters

Role Expectations

• Scrubbing required for RNs
• Circulating is required; scrubbing is a bonus
• Typically 1 circulator in vascular cases and 2 in open cases
• Must be flexible, able to work as a team player, and willing to pick up call as needed

Staffing & Support

• 2 leads available (charge nurse and CV coordinator)
• Service leader available
• OR techs present
• EMR system: Cerner - Surginet

Scheduling & Shifts

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (6:45 AM - 5:15 PM or until case completion)
• Occasionally may stay late
• Variable days off, no self-scheduling
• Call requirements:

  • Typically 1-2 weeknights per week (5 PM - 7 AM) with 2 scrub techs and 1 nurse on call
  • 1-2 weekends per month on call
  • Flexible holiday coverage required
• Mandatory call/standby for permanent staff first; travelers may request call
• Call response time: 30 minutes, OR ready and dressed

Orientation & Additional Info

• Unit-specific orientation up to 1 week with preceptor
• Floating within main OR or within skillset may be required
• Scrub color and dress code provided by facility

Summary

This is a fast-paced CVOR travel nursing opportunity requiring strong cardiovascular and vascular surgical experience, flexibility with call and scheduling, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.