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Travel CVOR Registered Nurse (Cardiovascular Operating Room RN) – 13-Week Contract in Roseville, CA

Experienced CVOR Registered Nurses are invited to join a new cardiovascular surgery program in Roseville, California. This on-site travel nursing job is ideal for a cardiovascular operating room nurse ready to support program development, establish clinical workflows, and deliver high-quality surgical care. Call coverage is required, with relatively low after-hours case volume expected as the program continues to grow.

Located in the greater Sacramento region, Roseville offers a welcoming community with convenient access to parks, shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and the Sierra Nevada foothills. Apply now for this California travel nursing opportunity.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Travel CVOR Registered Nurse (CVOR RN)
• Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Location: Roseville, California, near Sacramento
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,840–$3,000
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 24, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Regular Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Call: Every other weekend from Friday at 3:00 p.m. through Monday at 6:30 a.m., plus approximately 2–3 weekday call shifts from 3:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiovascular operating room with 1:1 patient ratios

CVOR Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 3 years of operating room nursing experience; 5 years preferred
• Previous CVOR experience with the ability to circulate cardiovascular cases
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Epic electronic medical record experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or ARC
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular, thoracic, vascular, hybrid OR, and general operating room procedures
• Ability to provide two professional references obtained within the past year

CVOR RN Responsibilities

• Circulate cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures in a fast-paced operating room environment
• Support procedures such as CABG, valve replacement, MAZE, aortic aneurysm repair, endovascular aneurysm repair, thoracotomy, lung resection, VATS, and vascular bypass procedures
• Prepare the operating room, equipment, supplies, and surgical team for scheduled and urgent cardiovascular cases
• Maintain patient safety through surgical time-outs, infection prevention, specimen handling, radiation safety, fire safety, and universal protocol compliance
• Assist with care involving cardiac monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pumps, femoral cannulation, electrosurgical units, and hybrid OR equipment
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, perfusionists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary surgical team
• Participate in call coverage and respond to cardiovascular surgical needs when required
• Contribute to the development of workflows and best practices for a growing cardiovascular surgery program

Apply now to join this growing cardiovascular surgery team as a Travel CVOR Registered Nurse in Roseville, California.

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.