CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Portland, Oregon

Join a collaborative cardiovascular operating room team as a CVOR Registered Nurse for a 12-week travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon. Support complex adult cardiac and thoracic procedures in a teaching hospital while using advanced surgical technology and working alongside multidisciplinary clinical professionals. Explore Portland’s vibrant neighborhoods, excellent food scene, beautiful parks, and easy access to Pacific Northwest outdoor attractions.

CVOR Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370-$2,500
• Nursing Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 12 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Patient Population: Adults
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Call: Required for cardiac emergencies, including both scrub and circulator responsibilities
• Weekend Coverage: One weekend per month, from Saturday morning through Monday morning
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Orientation: Streamlined orientation program

CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Oregon; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of relevant cardiovascular operating room nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• Prior cardiac scrub experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated experience performing both scrub and circulator roles during cardiovascular and cardiac surgery procedures
• Epic charting experience
• Ability to provide two professional references covering at least 1 year of work experience within the past 3 years
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to participate in required holiday coverage and complete all scheduling requests before submission

CVOR Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, specialized perioperative nursing care for adult patients undergoing cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
• Serve as a skilled cardiac surgery scrub nurse and circulator for cardiovascular operating room cases
• Support procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), aortic aneurysm repair, valve replacement, MAZE procedures, ventricular assist device procedures, and other complex cardiovascular surgeries
• Prepare and maintain the operating room, surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile field
• Perform specimen handling, universal protocol and time-out procedures, blood product administration, and comprehensive perioperative documentation
• Monitor patients closely and respond promptly to cardiac emergencies during scheduled shifts and call coverage
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, perfusion services, and the broader interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain strict adherence to infection prevention, patient safety, and cardiovascular operating room standards

Apply now for this CVOR Registered Nurse travel contract in Portland, Oregon, and join a high-performing cardiovascular operating room 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.