CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse
Omaha, NE
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Operating Room Open Heart. This role supports cardiovascular and vascular surgical procedures in an acute care setting, including open-heart, thoracic, vascular, and endovascular cases. The position requires a well-rounded professional who can circulate, scrub when needed, participate in call coverage, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts, typically from 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. or until the case is complete, for a minimum of 40 hours per week. Call coverage generally includes one to two weeknights from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and approximately one weekend per month; holiday flexibility may be required.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • At least 2 years of experience
  • Demonstrated experience with open-heart and endovascular procedures
  • Strong cardiovascular and vascular surgical experience
  • Registered nurses must have circulating experience
  • An active license is required for submission
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Previous travel assignment experience
  • Vascular hybrid procedure experience
  • Scrubbing experience
• Additional Information:
  • Typical daily case volume ranges from 8 to 14 procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacements, thoracic procedures, open and endovascular vascular procedures, abdominal aortic aneurysm procedures, and inferior vena cava filter placement.
  • The surgical environment includes dedicated cardiovascular operating rooms, a hybrid suite, and open surgical rooms.
  • Call response requires arrival in the operating room dressed and ready within 30 minutes.
  • Orientation may include up to one week with a preceptor.
  • The role requires flexibility, teamwork, adaptability, and willingness to assist with call coverage as needed.

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