Cardiovascular OR Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings

Weekly paychecks

Awards programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is recruiting a Cardiovascular OR Registered Nurse (RN) for travel assignments in Palo Alto, CA. The RN coordinates nursing care for critically ill patients in the CVOR and ICU, responds to codes, and leads patient and family teaching with the care team.

Minimum requirements include an active CA RN license, 2 years of cardiac care experience (ACLS may be required), current CPR, and compliance with health certifications.

Qualifications

• RN License in the state where the nurse will be practicing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills.
• 2 years of cardiac care experience preferred.
• ACLS may be required per state/client contract.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care for critically ill, post-operative, and CVOR patients.
• Respond to codes and emergent situations as part of the hospital team.
• Provide patient and family teaching and leadership within the care team.

Skills

Cardiac care experience

ACLS

CPR certified

Critical care nursing

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Cardiovascular OR Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $3724 / Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Palo Alto, CA

The Coronary Care Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates the delivery of nursing care for critically ill, post-operative, ventilator, post cardiac arrest, post heart cath, hemodynamic stabilization and other critically ill patients in the units. The Registered Nurse responds to codes and emergent situations as a team member within the hospital. The Registered Nurse participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the intensive care/coronary care setting.

Minimum Requirements:

• RN License in state which the nurse will be practicing
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills
• 2 years of cardiac care experience preferred
• ACLS may be required per state/client contract
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - CVOR

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0132

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $3724 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-02T18:57:10