Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room in North Charleston, SC

Circulate complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical cases including CABG, TAVR, LVAD, Impella, valve procedures, ascending/descending aortic repairs, and heart and lung transplants. Opportunity to work within a prestigious Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, and teaching facility offering exposure to a high-volume, complex surgical caseload.

Job ID: 901683
Job Title

Registered Nurse - CVOR (Cardiothoracic)
Location

Charleston, SC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3×12-hour shifts (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM) | Friday, Saturday, Sunday | No on-call required | Holiday call may be required
Key Responsibilities

• Circulate complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical cases including CABG, TAVR, LVAD, Impella, valve procedures, ascending/descending aortic repairs, and heart and lung transplants
• Support surgical oncology, colorectal, pancreatic/biliary MIS (Da Vinci robotic), plastics, endocrine, and bariatric cases
• Deliver high-acuity perioperative nursing care within a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated teaching facility
• Utilize EPIC for clinical documentation and charting
• Wear a radiation badge at all times as required (badge provided by agency)
• Be prepared for potential assignment to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June through November)

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license or multi-state RN license must be in hand at time of contract start
• BLS certification - American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS certification - American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience; first-time CVOR travelers considered only with 5+ years of overall relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to circulate complex cardiac and thoracic surgical cases
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with heart and lung transplant procedures
• Familiarity with Da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical systems
• Prior experience in a Level I Trauma Center or Magnet-designated hospital environment
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a prestigious Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, and teaching facility offering exposure to a high-volume, complex surgical caseload
• Expected schedule of three 12-hour weekend night shifts with no routine on-call requirements, offering a structured and predictable work pattern