CVOR Registered Nurse
Ann Arbor, Michigan
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position involves working in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) with adult cardiac surgery, vascular, and thoracic patients.
• Patient cases include complex and high acuity procedures such as:

  • Cardiac: Aortic Aneurysm Repair, MVR, AVR, CABG, ECMO, Heart Transplant, MAZE, LVAD/RVAD, Aortic Balloon/Impella Devices
  • Thoracic: VATS Wedge Resection, VATS/Open Lobectomy, Esophagectomy (Minimally Invasive & Transhiatal), Bronchoscopy, EGD, Mediastinal Mass Removal, Lung Transplant, Laparoscopic & Open Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Vascular: AAA, EVAR, Carotid Endarterectomy, AV Fistulas, Fem-distal bypass, Fem-fem bypass, SMA bypass, Vein stripping/ablation

Shifts

• Day/Evening rotating shifts required.
• Options include a combination of 2 eight-hour and 2 twelve-hour shifts or 5 eight-hour shifts.
• Shift times vary between 06:30-14:30, 14:30-22:30, 06:30-18:30, and 10:30-22:30.
• Call requirements: 2-4 weeknights and 1-2 weekends per 4-week schedule.
• Call shifts are no longer than 12 hours; weekend call is limited to either Friday/Saturday night or Saturday/Sunday daytime.

Unit Highlights

• Flexible with time-off requests and scheduling.
• Positive team dynamic and supportive management.
• Call program designed to preserve weekends.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan.
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience, including experience within the last year.
• One completed travel assignment.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience working with adult patients.
• Experience working with high-risk patients.
• Scrub experience at skill level 3 or 4.

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination mandatory with no exemptions allowed.
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including confidentiality, code of conduct, conflict of interest, sexual harassment, and mandatory training modules.
• Badge and pager return policies to avoid fees.
• Orientation includes essential paperwork and competency testing.

Summary

This CVOR RN travel contract offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients in a supportive and flexible environment. Candidates must have strong CVOR experience, prior travel experience, and meet all certification and compliance requirements.