Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Nurse
Kearney, NE
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

CVOR Nurse Opportunity - Kearney, Nebraska

Position Overview

• Experienced CVOR nurse needed for a hospital in Central Nebraska.
• Responsibilities include circulating; scrubbing is a plus but not required.
• Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Call required: 10-15 days per month, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Call response time: 15 minutes.
• Work on a CVOR team embedded in the general OR; when not on cardiovascular cases, will assist with general, ortho, urology, and ENT cases.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks.

Unit Details

• Unit: CVOR
• Number of suites: 11
• Average cases per day: 18
• Common cases: CABG, vascular, lung surgeries
• Manager and charge nurse present daily; charge nurse does not take patient assignments.
• OR techs available.
• EMR system: Epic.

Scheduling

• 8- or 10-hour shifts starting at 7:00 AM.
• Same schedule week to week.
• Call schedule is somewhat self-scheduled.
• No floating required; will work general OR when not on CV cases.

Certifications & Requirements

• Required: BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Must pass a 90% score on an open book RN exam during orientation (one week orientation).
• Driver’s license required to verify candidate is within a 50-mile radius.
• Candidates cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity).
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination.

Additional Notes

• Scrubs are provided.
• Fingernail policy strictly enforced.
• Orientation includes one week of unit/department-specific training.
• Embedded in general OR team for non-CV cases.

This position is ideal for CVOR nurses with experience in open heart procedures and general OR work seeking a structured weekday schedule with call responsibilities.