Job Title: Registered Nurse – CVOR
Location: Mason City, IA, United States, 50401
Work Type: Onsite
Department: Operating Room (Cardiovascular OR)
Shift: Day Shift | 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Schedule: Monday - Friday (4 days / 10-hour shifts)
Hours: 40 hours/week
Call Requirement: 10-12 days per month
Contract Duration: Jan 12, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026 (3 months)
Pay Rate: $72.07 / hr
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse – CVOR provides specialized perioperative nursing care for open-heart and cardiovascular surgical procedures. This role supports surgeons and the surgical team by performing both scrub and circulating functions, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care before, during, and after surgery. The RN CVOR works in a fast-paced operating room environment requiring advanced clinical skills and strong collaboration.
Primary Skills
- CVOR & Open-Heart Surgery
- Operating Room Nursing
- Scrub & Circulating Functions
- Patient Positioning & Surgical Assistance
- EPIC EMR (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Perform scrub duties, including selection, handling, and management of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Perform circulating duties, including monitoring patient status and managing overall nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
- Assist surgeons directly with surgical tasks such as hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and patient positioning.
- Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment for scheduled procedures.
- Maintain sterile technique and ensure compliance with OR safety standards.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology, and perioperative team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Document perioperative care accurately and in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of CVOR or open-heart surgery experience required.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state license or compact license