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Austin, Texas
TXAUS Ascension Seton Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Travel Registered Nurse (RN CVOR)

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Job Description

• Minimum of 3 years recent full-time experience as a CVOR RN circulator in a high volume hospital setting.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures.
• Candidates with less experience or requiring extensive onboarding will not be considered.
• Must provide verifiable references from at least two prior travel assignments confirming no training was needed.
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced surgical environment and “hit the ground running.”
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 0630-1700, weekdays (based on department need).
• Participation in call coverage after normal business hours and on weekends is required.
• Workweek: 40-48 hours.

Required Qualifications

• License: Current RN license valid in Texas.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association) required.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years as CVOR RN circulator in a high volume hospital.
• Prior Travel Experience: Must have completed at least two prior travel assignments with no training needed (prior travel experience required).

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete and maintain the following:

• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Specialty competency exam and skills checklist updated every 3 years.
• Color vision test.
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics.
• Various health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (2 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 vaccine (valid for 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • TB screening (PPD or IGRA with chest X-ray if positive)
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (annual)
• Drug screening: 12 panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Employment and education verifications within 90 days prior to start.
• Driver’s license or state ID valid and matching address requirements.
• Completion of onboarding education and attestations specific to the facility.

Additional Notes

• Must be able to provide professional references and documentation of prior assignments.
• Must be able to participate in call coverage and work a flexible schedule including weekends.
• This is a travel contract position requiring the ability to quickly adapt and work independently.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with prior travel experience looking for a fast-paced, high-volume surgical environment in Austin, Texas.