CVOR Registered Nurse
Austin, Texas
TXAUS Seton Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse (RN CVOR)

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide surgical nursing care in the CVOR service line, which includes cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures.
• Cardiac procedures include coronary artery bypass, valve repair/replacement, aortic dissection, heart transplantation, ventricular assist device placement, Impella or intra-aortic balloon pump placement, adult ECMO, and TAVR procedures in the endovascular OR.
• Thoracic cases include laparoscopic, robot-assisted, and open procedures.
• Vascular procedures include placement/revision of ESRD grafts/fistulas and endovascular procedures.
• The CVOR service line operates 4-6 ORs, including an endovascular suite, with capacity for four concurrent cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
• Must function independently in a fast-paced surgical environment and be able to “hit the ground running.”

Schedule

• 10-hour day shifts, Tuesday through Friday (based on department needs).
• Participation in call coverage after normal business hours, weekends, and holidays is required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recent full-time experience as a CVOR nurse in a high-volume hospital setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures.
• Candidates with less experience or requiring extensive onboarding will not be considered.
• Prior travel experience is required: Must provide verifiable references from at least two prior travel assignments confirming no training was needed.

Certifications & Licenses

• Current ACLS certification preferred.
• Must have current BLS certification (AHA).
• Valid nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists prior to assignment and updated every 3 years.
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics with minimum passing scores.
• Various health and vaccination requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination documentation
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccination (valid for 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • TB screening with positive IGRA or PPD results, chest X-ray, and annual questionnaire
  • Fit testing for respiratory protection annually
• Drug screening (12 panel) within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Criminal background checks, employment and education verifications, and professional references required.

Additional Notes

• Must be able to provide documentation and verifications as required for onboarding and ongoing compliance.
• Must be able to work independently and adapt quickly in a high-acuity surgical environment.

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR nurses with prior travel experience looking for a challenging and fast-paced role in a high-volume surgical setting.