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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced CVOR RN for a circulating position requiring Level I Trauma experience for first-time travelers and an active IN or compact RN license.
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Circulating RN role in the CVOR unit of a short-term acute care hospital (scrubbing not required)
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Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
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13-week assignment length
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Cardiovascular surgical cases including heart and lung transplants, aortic dissections, ECMO, and aortic aneurysm repair
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Uses Cerner charting system, experience preferred
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On-call requirement of approximately 100 hours per 6 weeks, including one call weekend (Friday evening to Monday morning) per 6-week period
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Required to float to other OR specialties within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility
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Active IN or compact RN license required in hand prior to start (temporary IN license accepted)
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BLS certification required (AHA or RQI accepted)
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Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required
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First-time travelers accepted only with previous Level I Trauma experience
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Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
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Cardiovascular surgical skills required, including aortic aneurysm repair experience
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Nursing degree from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation
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2 supervisor references required
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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Perform circulating duties for complex cardiovascular surgical cases including transplants and aortic procedures
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Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
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IN residents are considered local and will receive a reduced bill rate but remain eligible for this Surgical Services position
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they have Level I Trauma experience
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Any current or former IU Health perm or PRN employee must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
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Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility (90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents)
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Periop/OR travelers are exempt from IU Health's broader restriction on IN-resident RNs working at their facilities
