CVOR Circulator RN
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area

Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgery (Travel)

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work as a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Circulator RN.
• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM (4-day, 10-hour shifts).
• Thursdays are designated as call days with rotating coverage; occasional Thursdays off.
• Rotating weekend call responsibilities.
• Patient ratio during surgical cases: 1 RN per 2 patients, supported by 2 techs.
• Work involves open heart surgery cases and related equipment.
• Electronic Medical Record system used: Meditech.

Unit Information

• Cardiovascular OR with a focus on heart surgery.
• Need for 2 Cardiovascular surgery circulating RNs per shift.
• Typical procedures include:

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Femoral Popliteal bypass
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Valve procedures
  • Thoracotomy

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience within the last year.
• Operating Room (OR) experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional cardiovascular surgery experience beyond the minimum.

Work Environment & Culture

• Emphasis on patient care and safety; ideal candidates are empathetic and caring.
• Dress code: Scrubs provided by the facility.
• Adherence to hospital policies and unit guidelines is expected.

Additional Notes

• This is a travel nursing position.
• Total weekly hours approximately 36.
• Call responsibilities include weekdays and weekends on a rotating basis.