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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 9, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
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.
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Work setting is an acute care hospital cardiovascular operating room (CVOR)
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Performs all heart surgeries including CABG and valve procedures; no thoracic cases
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4 CVOR suites with 4–6 surgeries performed per day
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Staffed with Certified Surgical Technologists (CSTs) as surgical assistants
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10-hour varied day shifts with call when cases run long
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Overnight call required once per week
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Weekend coverage required for approximately 3 weekend days per month (equivalent to 1.5 weekends); not scheduled on a strict every-other-weekend rotation
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Holiday rotation with core staff
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Cerner EMR used in this position
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Must be able to read and interpret EKG strips; ventilator experience is a plus but not required
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RT and pharmacy support available 24/7
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Active CA RN license required (must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted)
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Current BLS certification (AHA) required; pending certifications not accepted
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Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required
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Must be proficient in scrubbing — scrub role is required for this position
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Ability to read and interpret EKG strips required
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A driver's license must be provided for consideration
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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
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Candidate must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
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Orientation consists of 1–2 days in the OR with a preceptor (approximately 12 orientation hours total)
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A pass/fail sterile technique test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on the first day of orientation
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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
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Scrubs are provided by the facility
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This is a fast-paced, high-volume OR environment — candidates must have strong CVOR experience and confidence in their skills
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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A unit manager interview is required as part of the selection process
