TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVU RN in Houston, Texas, 77004!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Hours per Shift: 10 hours
Experience: Minimum of 1 year in CVOR
License: RN License Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have:
CVOR experience in cardiac and vascular surgery
At least 2 years of exclusive CVOR experience
Description:
The unit operates 5 cardiovascular operating rooms.
There is 1 hybrid room and 1 hybrid room shared with a cath lab.
The staffing includes 7 RNs and 6 surgical techs.
The RN staff consists of 1 clinical nurse coordinator, 1 PRN, and 1 part-time.
The typical patient-to-staff ratio is maintained as per unit guidelines.
The unit uses an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Candidates must have experience with scrub and circulate roles.
Preferred qualifications include 5 years of scrub and circulate experience.
Typical procedures performed include open and endovascular vascular surgeries.
Complex cardiac procedures such as Type A dissections and CABG/AVR/MVR.
Experience in VSD repair and Impella/ECMO insertion is required.
Candidates should be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Teamwork and collaboration are essential to complement the department.
Call and weekend availability is required.
Black scrubs will be provided for staff.
Unit policies and guidelines are available for reference.