Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Department: Surgery – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
Type: Long-Term Travel Contract
Contract Duration: August 23, 2026 – November 21, 2026 (13 Weeks)
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $48
Shift: Days – 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Weekend Rotation: Call Rotation Required
On-Call: Yes
MedOp Solutions is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment. This is an outstanding opportunity for an OR nurse with dedicated cardiovascular surgical experience to join a highly skilled surgical team performing complex open-heart and cardiovascular procedures.
The ideal candidate is confident in all phases of cardiovascular surgery, thrives in a fast-paced operating room, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative surgical environment.
- Elk Grove Village, Illinois
- Comprehensive cardiovascular surgery program
- State-of-the-art surgical suites
- Collaborative multidisciplinary surgical team
- Advanced perioperative technology
The Cardiovascular Operating Room specializes in complex cardiac and vascular surgical procedures requiring highly skilled perioperative nursing care.
Common procedures may include:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Valve repair and replacement
- Aortic procedures
- Vascular surgeries
- Minimally invasive cardiac procedures
- Hybrid cardiovascular interventions
Adult patients requiring:
- Open-heart surgery
- Coronary artery disease interventions
- Structural heart procedures
- Valve disease treatment
- Thoracic and vascular surgical care
- Complex cardiovascular surgical procedures
- Circulate cardiovascular surgical procedures in the operating room
- Prepare and maintain sterile surgical environments
- Coordinate patient care before, during, and after cardiovascular procedures
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams
- Monitor patient safety throughout surgical procedures
- Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards
- Respond effectively during emergent cardiovascular procedures
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
- Minimum 1 year of recent CVOR nursing experience
- Current BLS Certification
- Current ACLS Certification
- Recent Cardiovascular Operating Room experience
- Strong knowledge of cardiovascular surgical procedures and perioperative standards
- Previous travel nursing experience
- Experience with complex cardiac and vascular surgical cases
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Advanced cardiovascular surgical equipment
- Intraoperative monitoring systems
- Perfusion and cardiovascular support technology
- Standard operating room instrumentation
- Facility-specific orientation provided prior to assignment
- Unit-specific onboarding and competency validation
- 13-week assignment
- Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Full-time schedule
- Call Requirement:
- Five (5) weekday 16-hour call shifts every four-week schedule
- Two (2) full weekend call assignments (48 hours each) every four-week schedule
- Holiday call coverage may be required based on department scheduling needs
- No routine weekend shifts outside of scheduled call responsibilities
Join one of the region's leading cardiovascular surgery programs and work alongside experienced surgeons and perioperative professionals performing life-saving cardiac procedures. This assignment offers the opportunity to enhance your CVOR expertise while enjoying competitive compensation, dedicated recruiter support, and the flexibility of travel nursing with MedOp Solutions.
MedOp Solutions is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. Specializing in innovative staffing solutions—including temporary placements, temp-to-hire opportunities, consulting, and direct hire services—we are committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates.
With a strong nationwide presence and recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, MedOp Solutions exemplifies excellence and growth. We are equally dedicated to fostering internal development and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team members.
MedOp Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.
We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
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