CVOR RN
Prescott, Arizona
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
$2,348-2,817/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (CVOR)
Location: Prescott, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Unit: Surgery (Main/West Campus)
- Operating Rooms: 6 suites plus hybrid room
- Cases per Day: 20-30
- Common Cases: Total joints, general surgery, spine, urology, cardiovascular for Open Heart team
- Skillset Required: Ability to work in both OR and CVOR settings
- Scrubbing Required: No for RNs
- EMR System: Cerner
- Shifts:
- 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM or 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday with call
- Call Requirements:
- General OR: 4-5 weeknights per 6 weeks
- CVOR: 5-10 weeknights per 6 weeks, up to 50% call time
- Weekends: General OR 5 twelve-hour shifts, CVOR 2 weekends per 6 weeks, up to 50% call time
- Holidays: 2-3 twelve-hour shifts per year
- Call response time: 30 minutes
- Call is shared equally among staff; travelers take call after 1-2 weeks onsite
- Floating: May occasionally float to non-procedural areas (e.g., delivering food trays, sitting with patients); very rare for travelers; no floating to Pre-op or PACU
- Orientation: 3-5 shifts depending on caseload and exposure
- Dress Code: Hospital-provided scrubs
Required Certifications
- ACLS
- BLS
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in CVOR or related OR setting
Additional Information
- Charge nurse and specialty leads available as resources
- House supervisor onsite 24/7
- Scrub techs available to assist
Summary
This is a CVOR RN position requiring at least 1 year of full-time experience in cardiovascular or operating room nursing. The role involves working in a busy surgical unit with a variety of cases including open heart surgery. The schedule includes weekday shifts with significant call responsibilities including weeknights, weekends, and holidays. Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
Facility
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
2 nurses recommend working with Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
Pros
Traveler friendly, good ratios, great scheduling, decent providers, Uses tiger text to communicate with most doctors. Plenty of hiking activities. Close to Sedona, Flagstaff and Phoenix. 5:1 Med/tele and 3:1 PCU.
Cons
Cost of living is High, roughly $2000-2500 for your own private space. Float between East and West Campus, 25 minutes apart, west will likely be where you spend 75% of your shifts so pick your housing accordingly.


- Short Term Acute Care
- 134 beds
About Prescott, AZ
As a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Prescott, AZ here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Prescott is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for many.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a comfortable lifestyle for residents.
- In the summer, average highs range from 85°F to 95°F, while average winter lows range from 20°F to 30°F.
- Residents can expect warm summers and cold winters with occasional snowfall.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Prescott, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's popularity as a travel nurse destination.
- Prescott is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around the city and its surrounding areas.
- Prescott has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count from the surrounding pine forests.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses in Prescott, creating a supportive community for healthcare professionals.
- Prescott offers a variety of activities, including exploring historic Victorian-era homes and buildings, visiting Whiskey Row for a taste of the city's history, enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking along the shores of Lynx Lake, and experiencing the vibrant arts and culinary scene with galleries, eateries, and music events.
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