Registered Nurse CVOR Travel

Ascension; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Premiere Staffing is seeking a Travel RN for Surgical Services across local and national assignments. The role supports open-heart surgeries, CPB setups, and CVOR technology usage at multiple Ascension acute care hospitals. Requires RN licensure, BLS within 30 days, and 1 year of acute care experience.

Travel and day shifts, 40 hours weekly, with benefits and relocation support as needed. Competitive weekly gross pay up to $3,465, with a comprehensive benefits package, and pro-rated

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with compact RN license or state RN license for travel assignment
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program
• One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required

Responsibilities

• Scrub or circulate for open-heart cases including CABG, valve replacements, aortic dissections, and heart transplants
• Maintain aseptic technique and manage complex sterile setups for CPB procedures
• Operate CVOR technology such as cell savers and specialized sutures
• Support rapid-response interventions for massive hemorrhage or emergency cannulation during intraoperative cardiac arrest

Skills

RN license

BLS Provider

Education

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location:Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.

Facility:Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals

Department: Ascension Premiere Staffing - Surgical Services

Schedule: Day shifts available | 40 hours per week

Gross Rate up to $3,465 per week

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Expertly scrub or circulate for open-heart cases, including CABG, valve replacements, aortic dissections, and heart transplants.
• Maintain rigorous aseptic technique and manage complex sterile setups for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures.
• Proficiently manage specialized CVOR technology, including cell savers, specialized sutures, and intraoperative bypass monitoring.
• Facilitate rapid-response interventions for massive hemorrhage or emergency cannulation during intraoperative cardiac arrest.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Work Experience:

• One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• 1+ year of acute care experience
• Applicable license and/or certification per contract requirements required

Equal employment opportunity employer

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