Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVOR position requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVOR experience, strong scrub skills, and the ability to take call in a fast-paced cardiovascular OR setting.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital cardiovascular operating room (CVOR)
• Performs all heart surgeries including CABG and valve procedures; no thoracic cases
• 4 CVOR suites with 4–6 surgeries performed per day
• Staffed with Certified Surgical Technologists (CSTs) as surgical assistants
• 10-hour varied day shifts with call when cases run long
• Overnight call required once per week
• Weekend coverage required for approximately 3 weekend days per month (equivalent to 1.5 weekends); not scheduled on a strict every-other-weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation with core staff
• Cerner EMR used in this position
• Must be able to read and interpret EKG strips; ventilator experience is a plus but not required
• RT and pharmacy support available 24/7

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted)
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required
• Must be proficient in scrubbing — scrub role is required for this position
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips required
• A driver's license must be provided for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Candidate must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
• Orientation consists of 1–2 days in the OR with a preceptor (approximately 12 orientation hours total)
• A pass/fail sterile technique test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on the first day of orientation
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• This is a fast-paced, high-volume OR environment — candidates must have strong CVOR experience and confidence in their skills
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• A unit manager interview is required as part of the selection process