CardiovVascular Operating Room (CVOR) Travel RN

Staff Nurse Specialty Care

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for enhancing and optimizing the health and abilities of individuals. This role centers around the prevention of illness and injury, alleviating suffering, and advocating for patients and their families. The RN must comply with all professional standards and ensure patient-centered care in a supportive and healing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a designated group of patients.
• Educate patients and their families on health promotion and disease management using available resources.
• Administer medications safely according to hospital policy while utilizing pharmacological knowledge.
• Contribute to productivity and effective resource utilization, managing staffing and supplies efficiently.
• Adhere to nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in and support the Nursing Shared Governance Model and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and complete all mandatory education requirements.
• Incorporate nursing research and current evidence into daily practice.
• Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
• Assume Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in the Clinical Ladder Program and advance knowledge and expertise.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Six months to three years of Nursing (RN) experience.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Critical thinking and good judgment.
• Organizational skills and understanding of planning and time management.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to quality and reliability in patient care.
• Strong focus on safety and risk management.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Prior clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.

Education:

• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing.

Certifications & Licensure:

• Required: Current New York State Registered Nurse License.
• BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross).
• Unit-specific requirements as per the Compliance Matrix.
• Preferred: CCRN and relevant skills certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by the assigned unit.

Work Schedule:

Experience in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) is required. This role will involve four 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday, with potential for additional staffing in the general operating room during low cardiac volume. Call hours may include shifts spanning from the end of one shift to the beginning of the next, typically from 5:30 PM to 6 AM, and every other weekend with 24-hour coverage on Saturday and Sunday.