Travel OR & CVOR RNs

Job Description: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) & Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

We are seeking dedicated and adaptable Operating Room (OR) and Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurses for 13-week travel assignments across several premier locations in Florida. Whether your expertise lies in general perioperative care or high-acuity cardiac surgical suites, you will play a critical role in ensuring patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes.

Positions Available

• Miami, FL
• Tampa, FL
• Panama City, FL
• Gainesville, FL
• Naples, FL

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly Gross Pay: $2,000 – $2,600 (Based on a 40-hour work week. Exact pay within this range is determined by specialty—with CVOR premium matching the higher end—facility location, and experience.)
• Shift: Day Shift (Specific start times vary by facility; call rotation and weekend requirements apply based on departmental needs, particularly for CVOR lines.)
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks (With high possibilities of extension.)
• Inclusions: Tax-free stipends for housing and meals/incidentals (for qualifying travelers).

Key Responsibilities

For General OR Openings:

• Circulating & Care Coordination: Manage the nursing care within general, orthopedic, neuro, or robotic surgical bays; maintain a sterile field, manage surgical counts, and oversee patient safety.
• Patient Advocacy: Serve as the patient's primary advocate while they are under anesthesia, monitoring positioning and skin integrity.

For CVOR Openings:

• Open-Heart & Vascular Specialty: Circulate and/or scrub complex cardiovascular cases including CABGs, valve replacements, aortic repairs, and vascular procedures.
• Advanced Equipment Management: Monitor and assist with specialty equipment such as cell savers, cardiopulmonary bypass setups, and rapid infusers alongside the perfusion and surgical teams.
• Critical Hemodynamic Monitoring: Maintain high-level vigilance over the hemodynamics and physiological changes of unstable cardiac patients.

Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license or a valid Multi-State/Compact RN license.
• Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the AHA.
• CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) or CCRN (Cardiac) certification is highly preferred for CVOR roles.
• Experience:
• OR: Minimum of 1–2 years of recent, independent general OR experience in an acute care setting.
• CVOR: Minimum of 2 years of dedicated, recent experience in an open-heart/cardiovascular surgical setting.
• Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, rapid adaptability to different facility protocols, and proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.