| Location | Indianapolis, IN |
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.
36-HOUR DAY-SHIFT CARDIOVASCULAR OPERATING ROOM (CVOR) RN CONTRACT – INDIANAPOLIS, IN
An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse (RN) in Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County). Operating within a high-volume, 24-operating-room surgical pavilion at an acclaimed academic medical center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and verified Level I Adult Trauma Center, this specialty assignment features a balanced 36-hour daytime schedule (06:30 AM – 19:00 PM / 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, three 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly with rotating on-call). COMPETITIVE 36-HOUR DAYTIME PACKAGE ($2,692/WEEK)! $1,540/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! $32.00/HR W2 BASE RATE! 1:1 INTRAOPERATIVE PATIENT RATIOS! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS ACCEPTED WITH LEVEL I TRAUMA BACKGROUND! PENDING IN LICENSES ACCEPTED AT SUBMITTAL! FREE ONSITE PARKING! LATE NOVEMBER START! Stationed in the specialized Core 5 CVOR pod, the surgical nurse delivers direct intraoperative care—with scrubbing CV cases required—across advanced thoracic and open-heart surgeries, including heart and lung transplantation, acute aortic dissections, ventricular assist devices (VAD), ECMO cannulations, and complex endovascular procedures. If you are an acute perioperative nurse possessing strong CVOR scrub skills and transplant/aortic dissection experience looking to earn $2,692/week on days in Indianapolis, this assignment is built for you!
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Location Details: Assignment is located in Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Dept: CVOR RN CORE 5 / Marion County). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 30, 2026 (36 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Days: 06:30 – 19:00; 12 non-billable orientation hours / 40 total orientation hours). On-Call Obligation (Hard Stop): Standby on-call required at approximately 100 hours per 6-week period, including 1 full on-call weekend per 6 weeks (Friday evening through Monday morning). Clinical Acuity & Mandatory Scrub Requirement: Unit specializes in heart & lung transplants, aortic dissections, and ECMO cannulations. Scrubbing CV cases is strictly mandatory. Experience & Traveler Prerequisites: Minimum 2 full years of dedicated acute CVOR experience. First-time travelers accepted only with Level I Trauma Center experience (screen if no prior Level I trauma background). Education Accreditation Mandate (Compliance): Nursing school must be accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation. Local Candidate & In-State Rules: Any Indiana resident is considered local and accepted at an adjusted local bill rate ($15/hr reduction). Floating Policy: Floating is 100% required of all travelers to other OR specialties within the facility or nearby affiliated network hospitals. ️ Holiday & RTO Policy: Candidate MUST work 2 out of 3 major holidays. Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; >5 days requires formal facility approval. Mandatory Submittal Details: Active Indiana RN license, Compact multistate, or proof of IN temp license application (pending accepted at submittal, must be active by start). Active AHA BLS certification card. Full legal name, SSN, Date of Birth (DOB), and 2–3 days of candidate interview availability. 2 supervisory professional references. Consecutive Contract / Rehire Policy: Prior permanent or PRN staff must be separated for 12 months. Travelers reaching 12 consecutive months within the health network must take a mandatory break to reset eligibility (90-day break for out-of-state travelers; 180-day break for in-state residents). Onboarding & Facility Guidelines: Flu vaccine required (medical and religious exemptions accepted). COVID-19 vaccine is not required per current facility guidelines. Time Off: Provide all RTO upfront (≤5 days non-holiday preferred); must commit to working 2/3 major holidays.
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