Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room - $85 to $90 per hour in Sacramento, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Operating Room
Location: Sacramento, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $85 to $90 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified CVOR RN in Sacramento, California, 95843!

Location:  Sacramento, CA

Start Date:  05-12-2026

End Date:  08-11-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Days, 8-hour varied day shifts (exact start/end times vary by schedule); rotating coverage including overnight call once a week; required to cover 3 weekend days per month; schedules posted in advance. 40 hours per week guaranteed.

Hours per Week: 40

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• Scrub and provide perioperative nursing care for cardiovascular procedures including CABG and valve surgeries
• Interpret EKG strips promptly and communicate findings to the surgical and anesthesia teams
• Maintain sterile field and strong surgical aseptic technique throughout procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, CSTs, RT and pharmacy to deliver safe, efficient care
• Provide reliable overnight call coverage as scheduled and support extended cases when needed
• Document accurately in Cerner EMR and complete required orientation/preceptor steps
• Float to other OR assignments as needed and support core staff during holidays and high-volume periods
• Precept and orient new staff when assigned to foster team competency and continuity

Qualifications

• Active RN license required for submission
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required; must be confident and competent to scrub
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system
• Willingness to take overnight call and cover required weekend shifts
• Two supervisory references required at time of submittal (one within 12 months and one within 3 years)
• Floor orientation 1-2 days in OR with a preceptor; first-time travelers welcome

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