CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Knoxville, Tennessee

Explore a 13-week CVOR travel nurse opportunity in Knoxville, Tennessee, supporting complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgery in a high-acuity operating room. Join a collaborative surgical team while enjoying Knoxville’s scenic outdoor spaces, welcoming community, and convenient access to the Great Smoky Mountains.

CVOR Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,550-$2,680
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts, 6:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
• Call Requirement: Up to 3-4 weeknight call shifts and every other weekend; holiday rotation may be required
• Clinical Setting: Cardiovascular operating room with approximately 1-5 cases per day across 5 operating rooms
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Charting: Cerner experience preferred
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours

CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible to practice in Tennessee; Tennessee or compact licensure must be in hand at submission
• At least 2 years of current cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CNOR certification preferred
• Successful completion of EKG testing before the start date
• Experience circulating cardiovascular procedures and monitoring patients during conscious sedation
• Ability to float to general operating room services, including orthopedic, gynecologic, urologic, plastic, ENT, robotic, and other surgical cases
• Strong knowledge of surgical safety, infection prevention, specimen handling, universal protocol, radiation safety, laser safety, and malignant hyperthermia procedures
• Ability to participate in required call, weekend, and holiday coverage

CVOR Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Circulate for complex cardiovascular, thoracic, and vascular procedures, including CABG, valve repair and replacement, Bentall procedures, thoracic cases, and ascending aortic dissections
• Support TAVR, TEVAR, VATS, thoracotomy, aortic aneurysm repair, carotid procedures, femoral-popliteal bypass, and ventricular assist device cases
• Prepare and manage specialized equipment, including Atricure systems, Impella devices, cell saver technology, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and electrosurgical equipment
• Maintain a safe, organized, and sterile operating room environment while following cardiovascular surgical protocols
• Monitor patients during conscious sedation and support dysrhythmia recognition and management
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, perfusion staff, nurses, and interdisciplinary support teams to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Float to other operating room services when cardiovascular cases are not scheduled, based on department needs and demonstrated clinical competency
• Complete required orientation, annual learning modules, documentation, and competency assessments

Apply now for this CVOR Registered Nurse travel contract in Knoxville, Tennessee, and join a leading cardiovascular 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.