Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Gastonia, NC
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Operating Room Open Heart (OH) Nurse in a healthcare facility is responsible for providing specialized care for patients undergoing cardiothoracic and thoracic surgeries. This role involves assisting with complex procedures such as CABG on bypass, mitral valve or aortic valve replacement, lung cases including VATS and thoracotomy procedures, and hybrid cases for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The position requires flexibility, with potential to float to other rooms as needed, supporting a busy surgical program.

Job Details

• Position: Operating Room (OR) Open Heart (OH) Nurse
• Certifications and Education: No minimum experience required; must be a registered nurse licensed in the state of practice, with current CPR certification.
• Schedule: Dayshift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week. Call will be required, with expectations of 1-2 shifts of 16 hours (3 p.m. to 7 a.m.) weekly, plus a full weekend call every 4th weekend (3 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Monday).
• Responsibilities: Assisting with CABG on bypass, CABG off bypass, valve replacements, pulmonary embolisms, balloon pump and Impella management, hybrid TAVR cases, lung surgeries including lobectomy, decortication, and wedge biopsy. Ability to adapt and float to other OR rooms when necessary.
• Additional Information: Coverage of a 12-room surgical unit, including 12 ORs and a hybrid OR, performing approximately 35-40 cases daily. Call duties are integral to the role and can be demanding.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must be eligible to work in the healthcare setting and possess relevant certifications and licensure.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits