Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,957 per week
Albuquerque, NM, 87101, USA
- $10 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- travel nurse
- CVOR nurse
- cardiothoracic surgery
This position is for a travel registered nurse specializing in cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) nursing in Albuquerque, NM, requiring at least two years of cardiothoracic surgery experience. The role involves providing direct patient care, coordinating with healthcare teams, and supervising junior staff while working 10-hour shifts in a fast-paced surgical environment. The position includes orientation, ongoing training, and requires nursing licensure along with BLS certification, with preferred certifications being PALS and ACLS.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - CVOR
Job Details:
• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Shifts may fluctuate to fulfill department staffing needs
• Weekend work required (Friday-Sunday; 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
• On-call and holiday work required per staff rotation
• First to float within facility and to alternate locations within 20 miles of permanent assigned location
• One week orientation during first week of contract, not to exceed 40 total hours
• EPIC training included in orientation
• Scrubs required and provided by facility
• Must have successfully completed at least one 13-week travel assignment
• Minimum two years current experience required in cardiothoracic surgery
• Must be able to scrub and work as part of surgical team
• Must be flexible and accustomed to fast-paced environment
• Minimal congenital pediatrics may be required
• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation
• Coordinate patient care through collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Supervise LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
• Complete patient population/age-specific/procedure education and competency testing
• Required certifications: State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License, BLS through AHA, AHS, or ARC
• Preferred certifications: PALS and ACLS
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• EPIC experience preferred but not required
Facility:
This healthcare facility offers comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services with a state-of-the-art operating room environment. The organization maintains high standards for patient care and provides ongoing education and competency testing for all nursing staff. The facility utilizes modern technology including EPIC electronic medical records and provides necessary equipment and scrubs for all team members.
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque offers a unique blend of Southwestern culture and modern amenities, set against the stunning backdrop of the Sandia Mountains and high desert landscape. The city provides excellent year-round weather, rich cultural attractions including historic Old Town, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle benefits.
Adex Job ID #36687173. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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