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Job ID: 895689
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,512.33
Job Title
Registered Nurse – CVOR
Location
Indianapolis, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 4×10-hour shifts, weekdays | CV call and holiday coverage required | Expected call: 90–120 hours per 6-week schedule
Key Responsibilities
- Circulate in a high-volume cardiovascular OR environment, supporting complex cardiac and transplant procedures
- Perform and assist with heart/lung transplant, valve replacement, aortic dissection, and related cardiovascular surgeries
- Receive pump lines from perfusion and prepare them for cannulation
- Operate and assist with specialized surgical equipment including the DaVinci XI robotic system
- Float within the hospital or to affiliate facilities as needed across a broad range of OR specialties
- Participate in CV call and holiday coverage as required by the unit schedule
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (Indiana or Compact); license must be in hand prior to start date — temporary licenses may be obtainable once permanent license application has been submitted
- BLS (BCLS) certification required
- Minimum 18 months of RN experience; first-time travelers may be considered with Level 1 Trauma Center experience
- Demonstrated experience in cardiovascular OR circulating; scrub experience is not required
- Must have experience with heart/lung transplant, valve replacement, aortic dissection, and receiving and preparing pump lines for cannulation
- Strong proficiency ratings (3s and 4s) in CV, peripheral vascular, heart, and lung transplant (CORE 5 competencies)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment
- Familiarity with DaVinci XI robotic surgical platform
- Well-rounded OR background across multiple surgical specialties to support floating requirements
- Nursing degree from a program accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation
Why Join Us
- Join a high-acuity cardiovascular OR program operating across 24 rooms with an average daily census of 70–80, offering exposure to complex and diverse surgical cases
- Charge pay opportunities available, recognizing experienced travelers who step into leadership roles on the unit