GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Operating Room Contract in Philadelphia, PA
Experienced CVOR Registered Nurses can bring cardiac operating room expertise to this high-acuity travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We are seeking a skilled CVOR RN who can confidently scrub and circulate complex cardiac cases while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and the perioperative team. This on-site travel opportunity supports adult and geriatric patients across cardiovascular, vascular, thoracic, and other operating room services.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,580–$2,720
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
- Healthcare Setting: Cardiovascular Operating Room; 32 operating rooms
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- End Date: March 1, 2027
- Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; approximately 36 hours per week
- Orientation: The first week includes five 8-hour weekday shifts for orientation. Additional orientation may transition to 12-hour shifts as needed.
- Call: On-call coverage is required, including weekend call; call days and hours vary
- Holiday Requirement: No holiday requirement indicated
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Electronic Medical Record: Epic
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Location Highlights
This Philadelphia travel nursing assignment in the 19107 area places you in the heart of Center City, surrounded by renowned historic sites, exceptional dining, arts and entertainment, walkable neighborhoods, and convenient public transportation. Enjoy the energy of a major East Coast city while exploring vibrant cultural attractions and diverse communities during your time off.
CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Pennsylvania RN license or compact RN license at the time of submission
- At least 3 years of operating room nursing experience
- Recent CVOR experience with the ability to scrub and circulate cardiac surgery procedures
- BLS certification
- Demonstrated experience with CABG procedures, aortic and mitral valve repairs or replacements, heart transplants, dissections, and LVAD procedures
- Experience with vascular procedures such as EVAR, TEVAR, TCAR, and open AAA repair
- Thoracic surgery experience, including VATS and thoracotomy, preferred
- Ability to float to other operating room services, such as general surgery, urology, or ENT, when cardiac volume fluctuates
- Current influenza vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption
- Willingness to complete required clinical, licensing, background, fingerprinting, laboratory, and compliance requirements
- First-time travelers are welcome with appropriate CVOR experience
CVOR RN Responsibilities
- Scrub and circulate complex cardiovascular operating room procedures
- Support CABG, valve repair and replacement, heart transplant, dissection, and ventricular assist device procedures
- Participate in vascular and thoracic cases, including EVAR, TEVAR, TCAR, open AAA repair, VATS, and thoracotomy procedures
- Prepare the operating room, equipment, supplies, and sterile field for scheduled and emergent procedures
- Maintain patient safety throughout the perioperative experience in accordance with clinical standards
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia teams, surgical technologists, and other perioperative professionals
- Provide accurate clinical documentation in Epic
- Participate in scheduled on-call coverage
- Float to other operating room specialties when needed based on department volume and demonstrated competency
Apply now for this CVOR RN travel contract and advance your cardiovascular operating room nursing career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #523455. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVOR
About GHR Healthcare
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