Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room in Philadelphia, PA

Scrub and circulate all types of CVOR cases, including Aortic Aneurysm repair, ASD repair, Cardiomyoplasty, CABG, IABP, MAZE procedures, Mitral Valve replacement, Pericardial Window, TAVR, and LVAD/RVAD. Operate and manage specialized equipment including Cell Saver, electrosurgical units, fiber-optic light sources/cords, Hana Table, and Steris systems.

Job ID: 903538
Job Title

Registered Nurse - CVOR
Location

Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4×10-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulate all types of CVOR cases, including Aortic Aneurysm repair, ASD repair, Cardiomyoplasty, CABG, IABP, MAZE procedures, Mitral Valve replacement, Pericardial Window, TAVR, and LVAD/RVAD
• Operate and manage specialized equipment including Cell Saver, electrosurgical units, fiber-optic light sources/cords, Hana Table, and Steris systems
• Perform cardiac monitoring, infection control, laser safety, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol/time-out procedures, urinary catheterization, and wound management
• Respond to code situations and apply fire safety, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia protocols
• Float to General OR or a satellite hospital location (approximately 20 miles away) based on facility needs
• Fulfill on-call obligations of 1-2 days per week, including 1 weekend of call per month and on-call coverage for 1 Summer and 1 Winter holiday

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted
• Level I Trauma experience required
• CVOR, General OR, and Hybrid OR experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Pennsylvania single-state or compact RN license required at time of submission
• Proficiency in Cerner Surginet required
• Pennsylvania fingerprints required prior to start
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of submission; requests received after submission will not be accepted
• Local candidates are welcome; candidates residing within 50 miles may be subject to a local rate differential

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a tertiary academic medical center or Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center setting
• Familiarity with advanced cardiovascular and structural heart interventions alongside dedicated cardiac surgery, anesthesia, perfusion, and critical care teams
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility to float between units and locations

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a high-acuity cardiovascular program supporting a wide range of advanced cardiac surgical procedures
• Hospital-provided scrubs offered for a streamlined, professional work environment