Cardiovascular Operating Room RN
Ann Arbor, Michigan
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position involves day and evening shift rotation with options for:

  • Combination of 2 eight-hour and 2 twelve-hour shifts
  • Five eight-hour shifts
• Shift times:

  • 06:30-14:30 / 14:30-22:30 (8-hour shifts)
  • 06:30-18:30 / 10:30-22:30 (12-hour shifts)
• Day and evening shift rotation is required
• Call requirements: 2-4 weeknights and 1-2 weekends of call per 4-week schedule
• Patient population includes adult cardiac surgery, vascular, and thoracic complex/high acuity patients, including:

  • Cardiac surgeries: CABG, MVR, AVR, ECMO, Heart Transplant, LVAD/RVAD, Aortic Balloon/Impella Devices, MAZE procedure
  • Thoracic procedures: VATS Wedge Resection, Lobectomy, Esophagectomy, Bronchoscopy, Lung Transplant, Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Vascular procedures: AAA, EVAR, Carotid Endarterectomy, AV Fistulas, Femoral bypasses, Vein stripping/ablation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience, with CVOR experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience working with adult patients
• Scrub experience rated 3 or 4

Additional Information

• Flexible scheduling and time-off requests accommodated by management
• Call shifts are limited to a maximum of 12 hours, with weekend call structured to preserve most of the weekend
• Positive team environment and supportive management reported by previous travelers
• Orientation includes pass/fail EKG competency testing; study materials provided prior to start
• Required to complete facility-specific orientation paperwork within 3 weeks of start to avoid assignment disruption
• Must submit 2 recent professional references from managers or supervisors (charge RN references not accepted)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients in a highly supportive environment. Prior travel experience and strong clinical skills in CVOR nursing are essential.