CVOR | Registered Nurse

CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Winston-Salem, NC

Experienced CVOR Registered Nurses can join a high-acuity cardiothoracic surgical team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, through this 13-week travel nursing assignment. Support complex adult and geriatric cardiovascular procedures in a collaborative three-room cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) environment. Winston-Salem offers Southern charm, a vibrant arts and culinary scene, beautiful parks, and convenient access to the broader Piedmont Triad region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,320–$2,450
• Assignment Type: 13-week CVOR travel contract
• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts, approximately 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Shifts per Week: 4
• Hours per Week: 40
• Call: Approximately 10 call shifts per month, including one weekend per month; overnight call coverage is approximately 3:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Charting and Equipment: Electronic charting and Pyxis medication technology

CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) Registered Nurse experience
• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a valid Compact Nursing License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated ability to circulate and scrub in the CVOR
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric surgical patients
• CNOR certification preferred
• Willingness to participate in scheduled call coverage and float within or near the assigned practice area as needed

CVOR Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub for complex cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, and thoracic surgical procedures
• Support cases including CABG with or without valve repair or replacement, aortic and mitral valve procedures, TAVR, mitral clip procedures, and ascending aortic aneurysm repair
• Participate in thoracic and advanced surgical procedures such as VATS, thoracotomy, mediastinoscopy, robotic thoracic surgery, esophagogastrectomy, pneumonectomy, and tracheostomy
• Assist with procedures involving carotid endarterectomy, IABP insertion and removal, ASD and VSD repair, myxoma removal, port placement, redo surgeries, and groin exploration
• Prepare and maintain the operating room, surgical equipment, instrumentation, and supplies according to established standards
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, perfusionists, nursing colleagues, and interdisciplinary support services to promote safe, efficient patient care
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record and communicate patient information using standardized handoff practices

Apply now for this CVOR travel nursing opportunity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and bring your cardiothoracic operating room expertise to a skilled surgical 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.