CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse Job in Lebanon, PA

Join a dynamic surgical team as a CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing contract in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. This onsite opportunity is ideal for an experienced cardiovascular operating room nurse who is confident supporting complex cardiac and thoracic procedures while maintaining exceptional standards of safety, sterility, and patient care. Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule, meaningful perioperative nursing work, and the opportunity to explore a welcoming Central Pennsylvania community with convenient access to Hershey, Harrisburg, and Lancaster.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Contract Dates: October 26, 2026 – January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,700-$2,850
• Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Setting: Onsite cardiac and general operating room environment serving adult and geriatric patients
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
• Shifts: Five shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Call: Approximately every third day, including weekday overnight call from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. and 48-hour weekend call as scheduled; approximately 1-2 weekends per month
• Additional Scheduling: Weekend and holiday coverage as needed; flexibility to assist in the General OR when CVOR cases are not scheduled

CVOR RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent CVOR or operating room nursing experience
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Recent Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric surgical patients
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular, thoracic, and general operating room workflows
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, specimen handling, surgical counts, and universal surgical protocols
• Ability to participate in scheduled call coverage and support General OR assignments when needed
• Willingness to work in a tobacco-free and fragrance-free clinical environment

CVOR Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing complex cardiac and thoracic procedures
• Support CVOR cases including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement, MAZE procedures, aortic and vascular repairs, thoracotomy, lung resection, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
• Assist with procedures involving intra-aortic balloon pumps, femoral cannulation, endovascular repairs, and other advanced cardiovascular surgical interventions
• Prepare the operating room, surgical equipment, supplies, and patient care environment before each procedure
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team throughout the perioperative process
• Maintain strict sterile technique and comply with infection control, radiation safety, fire safety, and malignant hyperthermia protocols
• Accurately complete surgical counts, specimen labeling, clinical documentation, and Epic charting
• Provide timely communication, patient advocacy, and clinical support during scheduled call assignments
• Assist with General OR cases when CVOR volume is low, according to department needs and competency

Apply now for this CVOR travel nursing opportunity in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and bring your cardiovascular operating room expertise to a collaborative 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.