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

Apply now for a 12-week CVOR travel nurse assignment in Portland, Oregon, supporting adult cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in a short-term acute care hospital. Join a collaborative cardiovascular operating room team and work alongside surgeons, anesthesia professionals, perfusionists, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. Located in the 97225 area, Portland offers scenic parks, celebrated food and arts experiences, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse
• Location: Portland, Oregon 97225
• Assignment Type: 12-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370-$2,500
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 12 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adults
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Call: Required as assigned according to unit needs
• Weekend Coverage: One call weekend per month
• Charting: Epic electronic health record (EHR)
• Scheduling: Block scheduling; no block schedule requirement

CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Strong cardiac scrub experience is required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Oregon; compact license must be active and in hand at submission when applicable
• Current BLS certification
• Demonstrated proficiency with Epic or comparable electronic health record systems
• Clinical experience with cardiac and cardiovascular procedures, including CABG, aortic aneurysm repair, mitral valve replacement, MAZE procedures, ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and cardiac monitoring
• Proficiency with cardiovascular operating room practices, including surgical scrubbing, electrosurgical units, femoral cannulation, specimen handling, Steris equipment, and universal protocol/time-out procedures
• Ability to provide two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years
• Ability to work scheduled call, weekend coverage, and required holidays
• Reliable transportation is required for this travel nurse assignment

CVOR Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, specialized nursing care for adult patients undergoing cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
• Scrub cardiovascular surgical cases and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures
• Support procedures such as CABG, aortic aneurysm repair, mitral valve replacement, MAZE procedures, transplant surgery, and hybrid operating room cases
• Assist with the preparation and management of specialized equipment, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, ventricular assist devices, electrosurgical units, and fiber-optic equipment
• Perform or assist with cardiac monitoring, femoral cannulation, specimen handling and labeling, blood and blood product administration, and procedural time-outs
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, perfusionists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow established patient safety, infection prevention, and quality standards
• Participate in assigned call, weekend coverage, and holiday scheduling
• Float to nearby units or affiliated locations when operational needs and clinical skill sets require it

Apply now to join this Portland, Oregon CVOR travel nursing team and advance your cardiovascular operating room career.

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.