Registered Nurse Operating Room
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 8/5/2026
Salary: $0.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 0
Shift: Days
Job Details
Job Title
Travel RN – Operating Room / Surgery (Cardiovascular)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Days | Start Time 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM | Projected Start: 07/27/2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care for cardiovascular (open-heart) surgical cases with the ability to support general OR as needed
- Utilize the nursing process — assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation — for assigned patients in accordance with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice
- Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness
- Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately and thoroughly
- Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identify issues and available resources
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of employment or a valid compact license
- BLS certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of CVOR (cardiovascular operating room) experience
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records charting
- Ability to function independently in a complex clinical OR environment
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Experience supporting general OR cases in addition to cardiovascular procedures
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular OR environment on a 13-week travel contract with a defined schedule
- Multiple shift openings available, offering flexibility for qualified travel nursing professionals
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