CVOR | Registered Nurse

Travel CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – Portland, Oregon

Travel CVOR Registered Nurse needed in Portland, Oregon for a 12-week cardiovascular operating room assignment supporting complex adult cardiac and cardiothoracic procedures. Join a collaborative teaching-hospital team using advanced surgical technology and interdisciplinary care in Portland’s scenic West Hills setting.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Location: Portland, Oregon 97225
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,480–$2,610
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Contract Duration: 12 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour day shifts, approximately 06:00–18:30
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Patient Population: Adults
• Charting System: Epic
• Call: Assigned according to unit needs; approximately one weekend of standby call per month
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Weekend coverage may be required, including participation in three of five designated winter holidays

CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon or an eligible compact license in hand at submission
• At least 2 years of recent cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Current BLS certification
• Recent experience with cardiac scrub procedures is required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Epic or comparable electronic health record systems
• Clinical experience with adult cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients
• Ability to provide two professional references covering at least one year of experience from the past three years
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to support nearby affiliated units or facilities when needed

CVOR Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, specialized nursing care for patients undergoing cardiovascular and cardiothoracic procedures.
• Serve as a cardiac surgical scrub nurse and support efficient operating room workflows.
• Prepare, handle, and maintain cardiovascular surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Support procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm repair, valve replacement, MAZE procedures, pericardial windows, and cardiac transplant surgery.
• Assist with cases involving intra-aortic balloon pumps, ventricular assist devices, femoral cannulation, hybrid operating room techniques, and other advanced cardiovascular technologies.
• Administer and monitor blood and blood products according to established protocols.
• Maintain accurate specimen identification and handling throughout each procedure.
• Complete universal protocol and time-out procedures to promote patient safety.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, perfusion, nursing colleagues, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Float to nearby affiliated units or facilities when appropriate for patient-care needs and within demonstrated competencies.

Apply now for this Portland, Oregon travel nursing opportunity and join an experienced cardiovascular operating room team.

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.