RN – Cardiovascular OR

Specialty: Cardiovascular OR
Facility: Altru – 1200 S. Columbia Rd Grand Forks, ND
State License: ND
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Any 8 Hrs
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Description: Specialty: CVORFacility: AltruState License: NDCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Any 8 HrsGuaranteed Hours: Description: Shift: 5×8 – 40hrs/wkCVOR RNWeekends and holidays per unit rotation.Required Certs: BLS, NIHSS.13 week contract.Rate $100. Submission packets must include resume, appropriate skills checklist, and proof of licensure (Full NURSYS report if RN). No coversheet required. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 yrs experience in specific specialty. RNs must have 2+ yrs inpatient acute care experience in a larger hospital. Altru is a Level 2 Trauma Center. Recent travel experience required. Prefer 3 completed assignments. Epic experience required. Altru does not have a radius rule. Local travelers are accepted, and there is no rate difference. Job SummaryThe OR Cardiac Nurse is a Registered Nurse who specializes in the care of patients undergoing cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This role involves providing expert perioperative nursing care before, during, and after heart surgeries, ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting the surgical team in high-acuity, fast-paced operating room environments.Key ResponsibilitiesPerioperative Care Assess patients preoperatively and verify surgical consent, medical history, and readiness for cardiac procedures Provide intraoperative nursing care as a circulating nurse during cardiac surgeries Anticipate surgical needs and respond quickly to changes in patient conditionSurgical Support Assist cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and surgical technologists during procedures Prepare, maintain, and monitor sterile fields and cardiac surgical instruments Handle specialized cardiac equipment such as heart-lung machines (in collaboration with perfusionists), pacing wires, and invasive monitoring devicesPatient Safety & Compliance Ensure adherence to hospital policies, AORN standards, and infection-control protocols Conduct surgical time-outs and follow Universal Precautions Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all perioperative nursing carePostoperative & Recovery Support Participate in patient handoff to ICU or recovery units, providing detailed clinical reports Monitor for postoperative complications such as bleeding, arrhythmias, or hemodynamic instabilityCollaboration & Professional Development Educate patients and families as appropriate regarding surgical procedures and recovery expectations Participate in continuing education and cardiac surgery competency training Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programsCommon Cardiac Procedures Supported Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Valve repair and replacement Aortic aneurysm repair RatePlan:Nurse and Allied_Travel_Regular 40GWW