Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Oak Lawn, IL
IDR Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

This is a 13-week crisis contract opportunity for an experienced CVOR Registered Nurse supporting a high-volume, Level I Trauma Center with a 24/7 operating room. The CVOR team manages complex, high-acuity cardiac, vascular, trauma, and transplant cases in both traditional and hybrid OR environments.

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Dates: March 2, 2026 – May 30, 2026
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts
• Positions Available: 1
• Setting: Surgical Services / CVOR

Unit Overview

• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet designated
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Large, tertiary-care hospital environment
• OR operates 24/7, 365 days per year

Operating Rooms

• Total OR rooms: 28
• Includes 2 hybrid cardiovascular/vascular rooms
• Average daily case volume: 60–75 cases
• Hybrid rooms perform approximately 5–10 cases per day (adult only)

Patient Population & Case Mix

• Inpatient, outpatient, and trauma cases
• High-acuity procedures including:
  • Open heart and CABG
  • Kidney and heart transplants (no liver or lung)
  • Trauma cases including GSWs and stabbings
  • Donor cases
  • General surgery, GYN, urology
  • Robotics
  • Vascular, orthopedic, and neuro procedures

Hybrid Room Procedures

• TAVR
• AAA repairs
• Endarterectomies
• Angiograms
• Fistula revisions

Approximately 20% pediatric cases, including pediatric open hearts, appendectomies, and cholecystectomies.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulate for CVOR and hybrid room procedures
• Provide safe, efficient perioperative care for high-acuity cardiac and trauma patients
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, service line teams, and support staff
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using EPIC
• Adhere to all perioperative, trauma, and cardiovascular protocols

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of acute care OR/CVOR experience
• Critical care background required
• Level I trauma experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN license
• BLS required

Required Skills

• Ability to both scrub and circulate in the CVOR
• Experience with adult and/or pediatric open-heart cases (based on departmental needs)
• Strong critical care skill set
• EPIC experience required

Scheduling & Call Requirements

• Day shifts with rotation-based scheduling
• No self-scheduling
• On-call requirements include:
  • 1 weekday call shift per week
  • 1 weekend per month (Friday through Monday morning)
  • Approximately 125 on-call hours per month
• 30-minute response time required
• Sleeping room available for on-call staff
• One holiday required per contract
• No floating

Orientation

• Day 1: Facility orientation, educator and leadership introductions, system access, online modules, and EPIC training
• Days 2–3: Unit-based orientation
• Schedules provided 2–4 weeks in advance

Department Support

• Charge nurse support (no patient assignment Monday–Friday; available evenings and weekends)
• Anesthesiologist bedside monitoring
• Resource nurse coverage
• ANM and educator support
• Service line representatives
• Surgeon preference cards
• EPIC super-user support

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis