Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Travel RN – CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
Location
Saint Louis, MO
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Days | Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM | 5x8 Shifts | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week | 13-Week Assignment
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize the nursing process throughout the perioperative experience, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation for cardiovascular and thoracic surgical patients.
- Serve as a scrub or circulating RN in cardiovascular OR suites supporting procedures such as CABG, surgical valve repair/replacement, thoracic surgery, and cardiogenic shock interventions.
- Apply advanced principles of asepsis, infection control, and wound management; monitor for breaks in sterile technique and serve as a resource to perioperative team members.
- Provide wound exposure support using appropriate manual and instrument-based retraction, suctioning, and sponging techniques to optimize surgical visualization while minimizing tissue trauma.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of hemostasis techniques including manual methods, hemostatic instruments, clips, vascular devices, and chemical agents.
- Supervise and coordinate perioperative team actions to promote readiness, timeliness, and patient safety throughout surgical procedures; fulfill on-call and weekend call requirements as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Current RN licensure; must be eligible for or currently hold licensure in the state of Missouri.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Minimum of 1 year of CVOR experience.
- Flu vaccination (or facility-approved exemption) required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted.
- Ability to float as required by the facility and fulfill weekly and weekend on-call obligations.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- 2 or more years of CVOR experience.
- Familiarity with Stryker camera systems, Zoll defibrillators, and similar cardiovascular OR equipment.
- Experience with EPIC EMR.
- Demonstrated qualities of teamwork, flexibility, and reliability in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Why Join Us
- Work within a nationally recognized cardiovascular program at a facility holding advanced certifications in heart failure care, comprehensive stroke, and Level 1 STEMI designation, offering exposure to a high-acuity, high-volume surgical caseload.
- Saint Louis, MO offers a vibrant mix of culture, dining, sports, and entertainment, making it an exciting destination for travel healthcare professionals.
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #772016. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - CVOR
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others