Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room - $3,500 to $3,600 per week in Sacramento, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Operating Room
Location: Sacramento, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $3,500 to $3,600 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

RN – CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)

Location: Sacramento (95819)

Pay: $3,600/week

Shift: 8-Hour Varied Shifts + Call

Duration: 13 Weeks (extension possible)

✨ Join a High-Volume Cardiac Surgery Team

We are seeking an experienced CVOR RN (MUST SCRUB) to join a fast-paced cardiovascular surgical team . This role is ideal for confident nurses with strong hands-on experience in open heart procedures .

Key Requirements

• BLS Certification – Required
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience
• Must have strong scrubbing experience
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips
• First-time travelers accepted

Unit Overview

• Department: CVOR
• 4 Operating Suites
• Cases per day: 4–6 surgeries
• EMR: Cerner
• Support Staff: CSTs (Surgical Techs), Charge Nurse oversight

Key Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist in cardiac surgical procedures
• Support surgeries such as:
  • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
  • Valve repairs/replacements
  • Other open heart procedures (no thoracic cases)
• Maintain sterile field and ensure OR safety protocols
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and OR team
• Monitor patient status and assist in intraoperative care

Schedule & Call Requirements

• 8-hour varied shifts
• Overnight call: ~1x per week
• Weekend coverage: 3 shifts/month (~1.5 weekends)
• Call required if cases run long
• Holiday rotation with core staff

Facility Support

• Surgeons available 24/7 (on-call after hours)
• RT & Pharmacy available 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring required
• Vent experience available (not required)

Orientation

• 1–2 days OR orientation with preceptor

Dress Code

• Scrubs provided

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work in a high-acuity cardiac OR environment
• Strong compensation for specialized skill set
• Gain experience in advanced cardiac procedures
• Supportive team with dedicated surgical staff

⚠️ Important: This is a busy, fast-paced CVOR —candidates must be confident, skilled, and ready to jump in.

✨ If you're a strong CVOR RN with scrub experience ready for a high-impact role—apply today!