Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric CVOR
Indianapolis, IN
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

🔥 HIGH-PAYING 40-HOUR DAY-SHIFT PEDIATRIC CVOR RN CONTRACT – INDIANAPOLIS, IN

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room (Pediatric CVOR) Registered Nurse (RN) in Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County). Operating within a world-class pediatric cardiovascular surgery pavilion at an acclaimed freestanding regional children's hospital, academic medical center, and verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, this high-compensating specialty role features a dependable 40-hour daytime schedule (07:00 AM – 15:30 PM / 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, five 8-hour shifts guaranteed weekly with rotating standby CVOR on-call). TOP-TIER 40-HOUR PACKAGE ($3,060/WEEK)! $1,540/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! $38.00/HR W2 BASE RATE! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS WELCOME! DEDICATED CONGENITAL HEART SURGICAL CENTER! FREE ONSITE PARKING! LATE NOVEMBER START! Stationed primarily in the specialized Pediatric CVOR unit, the perioperative nurse circulates and assists with advanced open-heart and closed-heart surgical procedures across neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. Primary clinical focus remains in the Pediatric CVOR; however, if cardiovascular cases finish early or none are scheduled, the clinician collaborates and assists within the Main Pediatric OR. If you are an acute perioperative nurse skilled in congenital heart repairs (ASD/VSD, Fontan, arterial switch, VAD implants), sternal saws, Midas drills, and pediatric emergency airway/surgical interventions looking to earn $3,060/week on an 8-hour day schedule in Indianapolis, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (40-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $3,060.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,540.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $38.00/hr (40 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $57.00/hr
• (Indiana residents accepted as locals at an adjusted in-state bill structure).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Day shifts, 5x8-Hours (07:00 AM – 15:30 PM / 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday). (Note: 4x10s 07:00–17:30 may also be considered per departmental needs).
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (Start Date: November 30, 2026).
• On-Call Requirements: Standby on-call participation is required (weekday and weekend CVOR call rotation).
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Rotational on-call weekend coverage; candidate must commit to working 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Department Setting: Inpatient Pediatric CVOR Suite (Dept: Peds CVOR) within an acclaimed freestanding pediatric surgical pavilion.
• Uniform & Parking: Surgical scrubs provided onsite; free employee parking provided.
• Floating Scope & Case Dynamics: Primary clinical focus is held in the Pediatric CVOR. If CV cases finish before shift end or if no CV cases are running, travelers are expected to assist in the Main Pediatric OR across general, orthopedic, plastics, ENT, or trauma specialties.
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Procedures:
  • Direct intraoperative circulating (and scrub where applicable) for complex congenital and pediatric cardiovascular repairs: ASD/VSD repairs, Tetralogy of Fallot, Fontan procedures, Norwood/Glenn stages, and arterial switch operations.
  • Assisting with Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) placements, ECMO cannulation/decannulation, pericardial windows, and valve repair/replacement.
  • Direct handling and management of specialized equipment: Sternal Saws, Midas Drills, basic power instruments, and laparoscopic systems (DaVinci robotic and Censitrac familiarity preferred).
  • Setup of pediatric case carts, maintaining strict surgical asepsis, precise microvascular instrument tracking, and rapid response to crash cart/emergency resternotomy protocols.
  • Managing pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) handoffs, cell-saver coordination, blood product administration, and rapid transfusion protocols.
• EMR System: Cerner electronic documentation.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience Requirement: Minimum 2 full years of dedicated acute care Operating Room RN clinical experience (pediatric cardiac surgery and Level I pediatric trauma experience strongly preferred; first-time travelers accepted).
• Licensure (Strict Hard Stop): Active Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal (pending licenses strictly not accepted).
• Certifications Required at Submittal:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• Nursing Education (Strict Compliance Rule): Nursing degree must be from a college or university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized pediatric perioperative recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!