Travel CVOR RN - $2,782 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Apply now for a 13-week CVOR travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio, with competitive weekly pay and an opportunity to scrub complex cardiac and vascular procedures in a high-acuity surgical environment. This cardiovascular operating room RN position is ideal for an experienced perioperative nurse who provides exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients.

CVOR Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,480–$2,610
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: On-site cardiovascular operating room (CVOR)
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Overnight coverage in a 24/7 operating room; fixed or rotating weekends and holidays may be required based on unit needs
• Call: None
• Scheduling: No block scheduling; flexibility is required
• Charting System: Epic

CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of overall operating room nursing experience
• At least 2 years of cardiac and vascular operating room experience
• At least 1 year of dedicated cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) experience
• At least 1 year of experience in a Level I Trauma facility
• Demonstrated scrub experience in complex cardiac and vascular cases; scrub experience is required
• Experience with cardiovascular, thoracic, vascular, transplant, and general operating room procedures
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Valid Ohio RN license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Experience with Epic clinical documentation
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination is required; approved medical exemptions may be considered

CVOR RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, skilled perioperative nursing care for adult and geriatric patients undergoing complex cardiovascular and vascular procedures
• Scrub cardiac, thoracic, vascular, transplant, and general operating room cases
• Support procedures including CABG, valve replacement, aortic aneurysm repair, dissection repair, TAVR, TEVAR, EVAR, fistula procedures, amputations, ECMO-related cases, and other high-acuity interventions
• Prepare and maintain the operating room, surgical instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field
• Demonstrate proficiency with specialized equipment and procedures, including LVAD/RVAD, intra-aortic balloon pump, hybrid OR procedures, robotic cardiac surgery, and thoracic interventions
• Participate in specimen handling, medication and blood product administration, surgical counts, infection prevention, universal protocol, and time-out procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, perfusionists, and the interdisciplinary surgical team to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and respond effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Why Work in Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus offers travel nurses a welcoming, energetic setting with vibrant neighborhoods, extensive parks and trails, diverse dining, and a thriving arts and cultural scene. Join a high-performing surgical team and bring your CVOR expertise to this Ohio nursing opportunity.

Apply now for this CVOR Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbus, Ohio.

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 Job ID #525450. 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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