CVOR RN
Winston Salem, NC
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
5x8 hrs

Experienced CVOR Registered Nurses can join a high-acuity cardiothoracic surgical team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, through this 13-week travel nursing assignment. Support complex adult and geriatric cardiovascular procedures in a collaborative three-room cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) environment. Winston-Salem offers Southern charm, a vibrant arts and culinary scene, beautiful parks, and convenient access to the broader Piedmont Triad region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,320–$2,450
• Assignment Type: 13-week CVOR travel contract
• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts, approximately 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Shifts per Week: 4
• Hours per Week: 40
• Call: Approximately 10 call shifts per month, including one weekend per month; overnight call coverage is approximately 3:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Charting and Equipment: Electronic charting and Pyxis medication technology

CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) Registered Nurse experience
• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a valid Compact Nursing License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated ability to circulate and scrub in the CVOR
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric surgical patients
• CNOR certification preferred
• Willingness to participate in scheduled call coverage and float within or near the assigned practice area as needed

CVOR Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub for complex cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, and thoracic surgical procedures
• Support cases including CABG with or without valve repair or replacement, aortic and mitral valve procedures, TAVR, mitral clip procedures, and ascending aortic aneurysm repair
• Participate in thoracic and advanced surgical procedures such as VATS, thoracotomy, mediastinoscopy, robotic thoracic surgery, esophagogastrectomy, pneumonectomy, and tracheostomy
• Assist with procedures involving carotid endarterectomy, IABP insertion and removal, ASD and VSD repair, myxoma removal, port placement, redo surgeries, and groin exploration
• Prepare and maintain the operating room, surgical equipment, instrumentation, and supplies according to established standards
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, perfusionists, nursing colleagues, and interdisciplinary support services to promote safe, efficient patient care
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record and communicate patient information using standardized handoff practices

Apply now for this CVOR travel nursing opportunity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and bring your cardiothoracic operating room expertise to a skilled surgical team.

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