CVOR RN - Cardiovascular Surgery
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana

Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Surgery (Travel)

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Circulate complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases including:

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (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)

• Patient ratio: 1:1

• Unit size: 4 Operating Rooms

• No floating to other units

• Scrubs provided by hospital

• Electronic Medical Record system: Cerner

• Shift hours: Approximately 06:30 AM – 5:00 PM

• Call requirements: 1 night per week and every 6th weekend

• Weekly hours: 36

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 the following cardiovascular surgical procedures:

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (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

Additional Information

• This is a travel assignment
• Reason for opening and other internal details not specified
• No floating required
• Scrub colors/dress code provided by hospital

This position is ideal for experienced cardiovascular OR nurses comfortable with complex cardiac and thoracic surgical cases seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Indiana.