Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $2,661 per week

Fiber Broadband; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 108,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Job summary

GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a CVOR RN for a travel nursing contract in Portland, Oregon. This assignment features a 12-week duration, 36 hours per week, and three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) with 1:1 patient ratio in the Cardiovascular Operating Room.

Start date is November 9, 2026, with call requirements, weekend coverage once per month, and Epic charting. Eligible applicants will have 2+ years CVOR experience, current ORRN license for Oregon, BLS, and prior travel nursing.

Qualifications

• Two+ years CVOR nursing experience required.
• Current Oregon RN license and BLS certification required.
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrub CVOR cases and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures.
• Assist with CABG, valve procedures, and other cardiovascular surgeries.
• Monitor cardiac status and support perioperative team.

Skills

CVOR experience

Travel nursing

Epic EHR

Cardiac scrub skills

BLS

Education

Oregon RN licensure

BLS certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Portland, Oregon

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse
• Location: Portland, Oregon 97225
• Assignment Type: 12-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370–$2,500
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 12 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adults
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Call: Required as assigned according to unit needs
• Weekend Coverage: One call weekend per month
• Charting: Epic electronic health record (EHR)
• Scheduling: Block scheduling; no block schedule requirement

CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Strong cardiac scrub experience is required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Oregon; compact license must be active and in hand at submission when applicable
• Current BLS certification
• Demonstrated proficiency with Epic or comparable electronic health record systems
• Clinical experience with cardiac and cardiovascular procedures, including CABG, aortic aneurysm repair, mitral valve replacement, MAZE procedures, ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and cardiac monitoring
• Proficiency with cardiovascular operating room practices, including surgical scrubbing, electrosurgical units, femoral cannulation, specimen handling, Steris equipment, and universal protocol/time-out procedures
• Ability to provide two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years
• Ability to work scheduled call, weekend coverage, and required holidays
• Reliable transportation is required for this travel nurse assignment

CVOR Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, specialized nursing care for adult patients undergoing cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
• Scrub cardiovascular surgical cases and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures
• Support procedures such as CABG, aortic aneurysm repair, mitral valve replacement, MAZE procedures, transplant surgery, and hybrid operating room cases
• Assist with the preparation and management of specialized equipment, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, ventricular assist devices, electrosurgical units, and fiber-optic equipment
• Perform or assist with cardiac monitoring, femoral cannulation, specimen handling and labeling, blood and blood product administration, and procedural time-outs
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, perfusionists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow established patient safety, infection prevention, and quality standards
• Participate in assigned call, weekend coverage, and holiday scheduling
• Float to nearby units or affiliated locations when operational needs and clinical skill sets require it

Benefits

• 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #527793. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVOR

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