Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
Location: Oak Lawn, IL
Department: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $70
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Rotating Shifts Based on Department Needs
Weekend Rotation: Every 4th Weekend
On-Call: Yes – Based on Service Line and Shift Assignment
MedOp Solutions is partnering with a nationally recognized healthcare organization in Oak Lawn, Illinois to hire an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse (CVOR RN) for a 13-week contract assignment.
This opportunity is based within a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated hospital, and Comprehensive Stroke Center that performs a high volume of complex cardiovascular and surgical procedures. The CVOR RN will be responsible for both scrubbing and circulating adult and/or pediatric open-heart procedures while supporting a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment.
This role is ideal for experienced CVOR nurses with strong critical care and trauma backgrounds who thrive in advanced surgical settings and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
- Level I Trauma Center
- Magnet Designated Hospital
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- 794 Licensed Beds
- Approximately 45 Minutes from Downtown Chicago
- High-Volume Academic and Referral Center
- Operating Rooms: 28 Total
- Hybrid Rooms: 2 Dedicated CV/Vascular Suites
- Average Surgical Volume: 60–75 Cases Per Day
- First-Time Travelers Accepted
- Experience Required: Minimum 2–3 Years of Acute Care Experience
- Adult Open Heart Surgery
- Pediatric Open Heart Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (CABG)
- Valve Procedures
- Vascular Procedures
- Trauma Cases
- Kidney Transplants
- Heart Transplants
- Donor Cases
- General Surgery
- Gynecology
- Urology
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Robotic Surgery
- TAVR Procedures
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repairs
- Endarterectomies
- Angiograms
- Fistula Revisions
- Approximately 20% Pediatric Population
- Participates in Gifts of Hope Organ Donation Cases
- No Liver or Lung Transplants
- Scrub and circulate cardiovascular surgical procedures
- Assist with adult and/or pediatric open-heart cases
- Maintain sterile technique and surgical safety standards
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, perfusionists, and surgical staff
- Prepare operating rooms and surgical equipment for procedures
- Monitor patient status throughout surgical interventions
- Document care accurately in EPIC
- Participate in emergency trauma and urgent surgical cases as assigned
- Provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Active Illinois RN License required
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 2–3 years of CVOR experience required
- Must be able to both scrub and circulate open-heart procedures
- Critical Care experience required
- Level I Trauma experience required
- EPIC experience required
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
- Dedicated Charge Nurse (No Patient Assignment Monday–Friday)
- Resource Nurse
- Anesthesiologists
- Surgeons with Established Preference Cards
- Assistant Nurse Managers (ANM)
- Clinical Educators
- Service Line Representatives
- EPIC Super Users
- EMR: EPIC
- IV Pumps: Alaris
- Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
- Advanced Cardiovascular Surgical Equipment
- Meet Educators and Leadership Team
- System Access and Login Setup
- Online Learning Modules
- EPIC Training
- Department and Unit Orientation
- Clinical Workflow Training
- Contract Dates: July 13, 2026 – October 10, 2026
- Schedule Assigned Based on Department Rotation
- No Self-Scheduling Available
- Six-Week Scheduling Cycles
- Schedule Posted 2–4 Weeks in Advance
- 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
- 2:45 PM – 7:15 PM
- 10:45 PM – 7:15 AM
- 3x12-Hour Shifts
- 2x8-Hour + 2x12-Hour Shifts
- 5x8-Hour Shifts
- Every 4th Weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
- Holiday coverage required
- On-call requirements vary by service line and shift assignment
- 30-minute response time required
- Sleeping room available for on-call staff
- Floating: None
- Scrubs: Hospital Provided
- Start Date: July 13, 2026
- End Date: October 10, 2026
This CVOR assignment offers the opportunity to work within one of the Midwest's premier cardiovascular and trauma centers while participating in complex open-heart, transplant, vascular, and hybrid surgical procedures. You'll collaborate with highly specialized surgical teams and gain valuable experience in a nationally recognized surgical program known for excellence in patient care and innovation.
MedOp Solutions partners with healthcare professionals nationwide to provide rewarding assignments, competitive compensation, and dedicated support throughout the onboarding and assignment process.
MedOp Solutions is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. Specializing in innovative staffing solutions—offered through flexible arrangements including temporary placements, temp-to-hire options, 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 (2019–2025), 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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