Travel RN - Operating Room - Cardiovascular OR/CVOR

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Travel RN - Operating Room - Cardiovascular OR/CVOR

Atlanta, Georgia

Pay: $3,334/wk or $3,101/wk local

Schedule: Days, 3x12hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Start Date: Sep 21, 2026

Length: 21 weeks

Openings: 1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) position requiring GA or compact RN licensure and prior cardiovascular surgical experience.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) supporting vascular, cardiovascular, and thoracic surgical procedures
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Variable call requirements, typically one weekday call per week and one weekend call every 5-6 weeks
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Epic charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and/or Level II experience preferred
• Experience with vascular procedures including AAA repair, AV fistula repair, carotid angioplasty/stenting, carotid endarterectomy, and femoral popliteal bypass graft
• Experience with cardiovascular procedures including aortic aneurysm repair, CABG, IABP, MAZE procedure, and mitral valve replacement
• Experience with TAVR and VAD (LVAD/RVAD) preferred
• Thoracic surgery experience including lobe resection, thoracotomy, and VATS preferred
• Copies of required certifications needed for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide surgical support across vascular, cardiovascular, and thoracic procedures within the CVOR
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with all RTO finalized at time of submission
• No RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
• Holiday coverage expectations apply: if one or two major holidays fall within the assignment, no holiday RTO can be requested; if three major holidays fall within the assignment, one holiday RTO request may be considered
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Full compliance required by start date, as delays may result in a two-week push back due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Previous perm, per diem, or FCSS employees must be away from all facilities within the health system for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Returning travelers who were cancelled or issued a DNR must complete one assignment outside the health system before reapplying

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$3,334/wk

Assignment Total (21 Weeks)

$70,014

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$173,368

Weekly Wages

$1,584/wk

Regular Hours

$44.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,584

Weekly Stipends

$1,750/wk

Lodging

$182.00 x 7 days = $1,274

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$3,334/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $3,101 - $3,334. The $3,334 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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