Cardiovascular Surgical Nurse

The Judge Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse (CVOR RN) to join their surgical team in Colorado Springs. This full-time role requires a strong background in both general and cardiovascular OR settings, along with current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality perioperative care while maintaining patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in CVOR and general OR circulation.

Responsibilities

• Circulate in both general and cardiovascular operating rooms.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists.
• Maintain sterile technique and manage surgical instruments.
• Monitor patient status and respond to intraoperative needs.

Skills

Circulating in operating rooms

Collaborating with surgical teams

Maintaining sterile technique

Monitoring patient status

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Job Title

RN – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Start Date

November 17, 2025

Schedule

Full-time | 10-hour shifts | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 40 hours/week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse (CVOR RN) to join our surgical team in Colorado Springs. This role requires a strong background in circulating within the general OR and cardiovascular OR settings. The ideal candidate is a dependable clinician with travel experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality perioperative care.

Key Responsibilities

• Circulate in both general and cardiovascular operating rooms, ensuring adherence to surgical protocols and patient safety standards
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to support complex cardiovascular procedures
• Maintain sterile technique and manage surgical instruments and supplies
• Monitor patient status and respond to intraoperative needs
• Participate in on-call rotation: one weekday per week and one weekend (Friday–Sunday) every four weeks

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience
• Demonstrated experience in CVOR and general OR circulation
• Current certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Schedule Notes

• Call Required

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care