Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric CVOR - $3,060 per week

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric CVOR for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

🔥 HIGH-PAYING 40-HOUR DAY-SHIFT PEDIATRIC CVOR RN CONTRACT – INDIANAPOLIS, IN

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room (Pediatric CVOR) Registered Nurse (RN) in Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County). Operating within a world-class pediatric cardiovascular surgery and surgical suite at an acclaimed freestanding regional children's hospital, academic medical center, and verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, this high-compensating specialty role features a dependable 40-hour daytime schedule (07:00 AM – 17:30 PM / 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, four 10-hour shifts guaranteed weekly with rotating standby on-call). TOP-TIER 40-HOUR PACKAGE ($3,060/WEEK)! $1,540/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! $38.00/HR W2 BASE RATE! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS WELCOME! DEDICATED CONGENITAL HEART SURGICAL CENTER! FREE ONSITE PARKING! LATE NOVEMBER START! Stationed primarily in the specialized Pediatric CVOR unit, the perioperative nurse circulates and assists with advanced open-heart and closed-heart surgical procedures across neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. Primary focus remains in the Pediatric CVOR; however, if cardiovascular cases finish early or none are scheduled, the clinician collaborates and assists within the Main Pediatric OR. If you are an acute perioperative nurse skilled in congenital heart repairs (ASD/VSD, Fontan, arterial switch, VAD implants), sternal saws, Midas drills, and pediatric emergency airway/surgical interventions looking to earn $3,060/week on days in Indianapolis, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (40-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $3,060.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,540.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $38.00/hr (40 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $57.00/hr
• (Indiana residents accepted as locals at an adjusted in-state bill structure).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Day shifts, 4x10-Hours (07:00 AM – 17:30 PM / 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM). (Note: 5x8s 07:00–15:30 may also be considered per departmental needs).
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (Start Date: November 30, 2026).
• On-Call Requirements: Standby on-call participation is required (weekday and weekend CVOR call rotation).
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Rotational on-call weekend coverage; candidate must commit to working 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Department Setting: Inpatient Pediatric CVOR Suite (Dept: Peds CVOR) within an acclaimed freestanding pediatric surgical pavilion.
• Uniform & Parking: Surgical scrubs provided onsite; free employee parking provided.
• Floating Scope & Case Dynamics: Primary clinical focus is held in the Pediatric CVOR. If CV cases finish before shift end or if no CV cases are running, travelers are expected to assist in the Main Pediatric OR across general, orthopedic, plastics, ENT, or trauma specialties.
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Procedures:
  • Direct intraoperative circulating (and scrub where applicable) for complex congenital and pediatric cardiovascular repairs: ASD/VSD repairs, Tetralogy of Fallot, Fontan procedures, Norwood/Glenn stages, and arterial switch operations.
  • Assisting with Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) placements, ECMO cannulation/decannulation, pericardial windows, and valve repair/replacement.
  • Direct handling and management of specialized equipment: Sternal Saws, Midas Drills, basic power instruments, and laparoscopic systems (DaVinci robotic and Censitrac familiarity preferred).
  • Setup of pediatric case carts, maintaining strict surgical asepsis, precise microvascular instrument tracking, and rapid response to crash cart/emergency resternotomy protocols.
  • Managing pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) handoffs, cell-saver coordination, blood product administration, and rapid transfusion protocols.
• EMR System: Cerner electronic documentation.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience Requirement: Minimum 2 full years of dedicated acute care Operating Room RN clinical experience (pediatric cardiac surgery and Level I pediatric trauma experience strongly preferred; first-time travelers accepted).
• Licensure (Strict Hard Stop): Active Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal (pending licenses strictly not accepted).
• Certifications Required at Submittal:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• Nursing Education (Strict Compliance Rule): Nursing degree must be from a college or university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized pediatric perioperative recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!

📍 Location Details: Assignment is located in Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Dept: Peds CVOR / Marion County). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 30, 2026 (40 hours guaranteed weekly on 10-hour Days: 07:00 – 17:30; 12 non-billable orientation hours). 📞 On-Call Obligation (Hard Stop): Standby CVOR on-call participation is mandatory. 🫀 Unit Scope & Floating Dynamic: Primary focus in Pediatric CVOR (congenital heart, Fontan, arterial switch, VAD, ECMO). If CVOR cases finish early or none are running, clinician is required to assist in the Main Pediatric OR. 🚗 Local Candidate & In-State Rules: Indiana residents accepted as locals at an adjusted in-state bill structure. 📋 Experience & Traveler Status: Minimum 2 full years of OR experience required (first-time travelers accepted; pediatric cardiac background highly preferred). 📜 License Mandate (Strict Hard Stop): Active Indiana RN license or Compact multistate must be in hand at submittal (pending licenses will not be accepted). 🎓 Education Accreditation Mandate (Compliance): Nursing school must be accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation. 🗓️ Holiday & RTO Policy: Candidate MUST work 2 out of 3 major holidays. Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; >5 days requires formal facility approval. 🅿️ Parking & Charting: Free onsite employee parking; Cerner charting. 📜 Mandatory Submittal Details: Active Indiana RN license or Compact in hand at submittal. Active AHA BLS certification card. Full legal name, SSN, Date of Birth (DOB), and all upfront Requested Time Off (RTO). 2 professional supervisory references. Consecutive Contract / Rehire Policy: Prior permanent or PRN staff must be separated for 12 months. Travelers reaching 12 consecutive months within the health network must take a mandatory break to reset eligibility (90-day break for out-of-state travelers; 180-day break for in-state residents). 💉 Onboarding & Facility Guidelines: Flu vaccine required (medical and religious exemptions accepted). COVID-19 vaccine is not required per current facility guidelines. 📅 Time Off: Provide all RTO upfront (≤5 days non-holiday preferred); must commit to working 2/3 major holidays.

About First Connect Health

Benefits

• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus