CVOR Registered Nurse - Operating Room (RN) - Franklin, TN

Step into a dynamic cardiovascular operating room environment focused on advanced surgical care within a large, 1,000+ bed hospital featuring a state-of-the-art 56-bed OR suite and 5 additional procedural rooms. This contract RN opportunity specializes in high-acuity cardiac surgery and offers exposure to a diverse patient population, including complex CABG, valve, repeat cardiac procedures, heart failure, ECMO, VAD, transplants, PTE, cardiac trauma, and adult congenital cases. The role operates in a facility recognized as a Level 1 trauma center.

Schedule:

• Orientation dates available: 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27
• 12-hour shifts, Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm (days of the week vary depending on department needs)
• Additional call coverage required (three layers of call 24/7); call requirements vary every 6 weeks
• Floating may occur within the OR but not between different locations

Qualifications:

• Active RN licensure with 2+ years of CVOR operating room experience
• Demonstrated experience in both scrubbing and circulating for adult cardiac surgeries
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Ability to manage adult patient cases (no pediatric/children's hospital assignments)
• Proven competency in complex cardiac procedures (CABG, valve replacements, transplant, ECMO, VAD, etc.)
• Willingness to participate in the required call rotation

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care as a circulator and scrub nurse in CVOR cases
• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal surgical outcomes
• Maintain high standards of safety, infection-control, and compliance within a Level 1 trauma setting
• Adapt to varying weekly schedules and contribute to the overall flexibility of the perioperative team

If you possess the specialized skills and commitment to quality care required for this high-impact cardiac surgery environment, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your nursing career!