CVOR Registered Nurse
Kankakee, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,942/weekOverview
- Start Date05/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVOR)
Location: Kankakee, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Seeking a Registered Nurse with Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience to support surgical cases including CABG, TAVR, Valves, Impella, and IABP. The role involves scrubbing in both CVOR and main OR cases, with potential floating to the main OR when CVOR cases are not scheduled.
Schedule & Shifts
- Typical shift: 06:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- For CABG cases, start time is 05:30 AM
- Potential for 12-hour shifts (to be discussed with management)
- On-call most weeknights (rarely called in)
- Weekend call every or every other weekend based on unit needs
- Holiday coverage expected if needed
- Call response time: Must be within 45 minutes while on call
Work Environment
- 2 CVOR suites available (typically use one at a time)
- Average 2-3 cases per week
- Scrubbing required for CVOR and main OR cases
- Charge nurse responsibilities included
- Floating to main OR as needed
- Unit/department orientation: 1-2 shifts
- Scrubs provided
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Illinois
- Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience, minimum 1 year within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS Certification
- Experience in charge nurse roles
- Orthopedics experience
- Neurology experience
- Vascular Surgery experience
- Experience with Epic EMR
Additional Notes
- Local candidates within 20-50 miles considered
- Must be able to respond within 45 minutes when on call
- Charge nurse duties included in role
This position is ideal for an experienced CVOR RN comfortable with a variety of cardiovascular and main OR cases, flexible scheduling, and on-call responsibilities.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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