Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $2,443 per week

TotalMed RN; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a CVOR travel nurse to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. This RN will circulate for cardiothoracic procedures during a 13‑week assignment, working 40 hours per week on 10‑hour day shifts.

Start date is 09/28/2026, with BLS/ACLS required and 1–2 years of acute care experience preferred. The role involves supporting a team of physicians and OR staff, maintaining aseptic technique, and ensuring patient safety throughout perioperative care.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years acute care RN experience required.
• CVOR nursing experience and sterile technique knowledge preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Circulate for cardiothoracic procedures in CVOR setting.
• Assist physicians and maintain sterility in OR.
• Monitor patient status before, during and after procedures.
• Administer medications and manage dressings per protocol.
• Coordinate OR readiness and equipment availability.

Skills

2–years acute care RN experience

CVOR nursing expertise

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Surgical equipment familiarity

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Cardiovascular Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Phoenix, AZ. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a CVOR RN, you'll be responsible for providing professional CVOR care services to support a team of physicians, RNs and other medical staff. Our CVOR Travel Nurses demonstrate advanced clinical expertise in circulating for a variety of cardiothoracic surgical procedures and other complex surgeries.As a CVOR Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Assess, plan and evaluate the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Participate in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Administer prescribed medications, apply dressings, monitor vital signs.
• Assist physician during procedures.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and actively monitor situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Coordinate the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies.
• Ensure the proper handling of specimens.

CVOR Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Cardiovascular OR RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements*: BLS, ACLS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1486061. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiovascular Operating Room - CVOR RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1