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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgery

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Shift: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Call Requirements: 1 night per week and every 6th weekend
Patient Ratio: 1:1
Unit Size: 4 Operating Room Suites
Floating: Not required
Scrubs: Provided by hospital
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Scope of Role

Able to circulate complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases including but not limited to:

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)
Ascending Aortic Aneurysms
Aortic Root Replacements
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repairs
Femoral-Popliteal Bypass
Carotid Endarterectomy
Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
Impella Placement
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) cases
Thoracotomy and Robotic Thoracotomy
Ventricular Assist Devices (preferred skill)

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Experience with Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
Experience with Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)
Experience with Ascending Aortic Aneurysms
Experience with Aortic Root Replacements
Experience with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repairs
Experience with Femoral-Popliteal Bypass
Experience with Carotid Endarterectomy
Experience with Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
Experience with Impella Placement

Preferred Skills

Experience with Ventricular Assist Devices
Experience with Robotic Thoracotomy

Additional Information

No floating to other units required
Scrubs provided by the facility
EMR system used: Cerner

This position is ideal for experienced cardiovascular OR nurses seeking a travel assignment with exposure to complex cardiac and thoracic surgical cases.

Facility

Lutheran Hospital of Indiana

3.3rating(49 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Lutheran Hospital of Indiana

5.0rating

Anonymous

Radiology Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

Review of Lutheran Hospital of Indiana on Dec 9, 2025

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Short Term Acute Care
383 beds

ADDRESS7950 West Jefferson BoulevardFort Wayne, IN 46804

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About Fort Wayne, IN

As a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Fort Wayne, IN here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 84°F and lows of 63°F.
Average winter highs of 32°F and lows of 18°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with a well-maintained road system.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
Fort Wayne has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, sports events including minor league baseball and hockey, and numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports along the rivers.

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