Travel CVOR RN – Open-Heart OR Specialist (Akron)

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day-one benefits

24/7 recruiter support

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a 13-week travel assignment in Akron, Ohio. The CVOR RN will provide direct and indirect perioperative care, collaborate with the surgical team, and ensure sterile equipment and proper patient positioning.

This role requires at least one year of CVOR RN experience, an active RN license, and current BLS. ACLS and other certifications are preferred. Days shifts, 40 hours per week, travel employment.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as a CVOR RN.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including open and closed heart surgeries.
• Prepare the Cardiovascular operating room for the patient and surgical procedure.
• Assemble equipment, supplies, medications, and implants, ensuring equipment functions and supplies are available.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and the surgical team to deliver coordinated care.
• Utilize data from surgical preference cards for the surgical procedure and surgeon.
• Position patients safely using approved devices to prevent injury and enable optimal surgical exposure.
• Actively participate in Universal Protocol and timeout to confirm patient identity, procedure, and surgical site.
• Handle and document specimens accurately to ensure diagnostic integrity.
• Provide post-surgical care coordination, including patient handoff to the recovery team.
• Assess, plan, and evaluate the nursing care of the patient before, during, and after a surgical procedure until patient handoff to the next phase of care.
• Ensure that sterile procedures are followed throughout the course of surgery.
• Respond effectively to emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, during surgery.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

English language

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a 13-week travel assignment in Akron, Ohio. The CVOR RN will provide direct and indirect perioperative care, collaborate with the surgical team, and ensure sterile equipment and proper patient positioning.

This role requires at least one year of CVOR RN experience, an active RN license, and current BLS. ACLS and other certifications are preferred. Days shifts, 40 hours per week, travel employment.