CVOR RN
Kansas City, MO
Bestica
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

996633

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced CVOR Registered Nurse to support a high-acuity cardiovascular surgery program within a Level I trauma center. This role involves circulating and assisting in complex cardiac and vascular surgical procedures in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday–Friday)
• Call required: Nights and weekends
• Floating: Required to Main OR when CVOR cases are not scheduled
• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• Facility type: Level I Trauma / Heart Program Hospital
• EMR: Meditech 

Key Responsibilities

• Circulate and assist in cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
• Support the surgical team during open-heart and minimally invasive cardiac cases
• Anticipate surgeon needs and maintain sterile field integrity at all times
• Assist in procedures including suctioning, retracting, suturing, and endoscopic camera handling (second scrub role)
• Ensure proper instrumentation, supplies, and equipment are available and functioning
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff for optimal patient outcomes 

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years OR experience in a similar acute care facility
• MUST have cardiovascular OR experience (no exceptions)
• Experience with:
  • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
  • Valve replacements
  • Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (DaVinci preferred)
• Strong OR circulating and scrub support skills
• Ability to function in both first and second scrub roles 

Required Certifications & Education:

• BLS required from AHA (must be obtained within 30 days if not current)
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or TS-C certification preferred/required per facility guidelines
• Graduate of accredited surgical technology program or equivalent training 

⚠️ Important Requirements

• Full SSN is required at the time of submission
• Local candidates are not eligible (must reside more than 50 miles from the facility) 

Case Mix Includes

• Cardiovascular and cardiac surgery
• Vascular surgery
• Neuro and spine procedures
• Trauma and orthopedic cases
• General surgery and transplant
• Robotic-assisted procedures
• ENT and burn cases 

Facility Highlights

• Level I trauma center with established heart program
• High-volume cardiovascular surgical environment
• Exposure to complex, multi-specialty OR cases
• Team-based surgical support model
• Surgical scrubs provided by facility 

Why This Role?
This CVOR assignment offers exposure to advanced cardiac surgical procedures in a busy trauma and specialty surgery setting, ideal for experienced OR nurses looking to expand cardiovascular expertise.