Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) - 26-01795


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Utica, NY
Utica, New York
Locations: Utica, Rochester, Rome, Syracuse
Posted On: February 24, 2026
Last Day to Apply: March 10, 2026
Pay: $56.00 to $71.00 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
Location: Utica, NY 13502
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift (10-Hour Shifts)
Compensation:

  • Local Pay: $56–$61 per hour

  • Travel Pay: $66–$71 per hour

Schedule Details

  • 10-hour shifts (9.5 working hours + 30-minute unpaid lunch)

  • Variable start times: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM or 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • On-call requirement: Minimum of 7 days per 4-week schedule

    • Includes 5 weekday nights

    • Minimum of 1 weekend

    • Based on staffing and departmental needs


Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment in Utica, NY. This role requires strong clinical expertise in cardiovascular surgical procedures and the ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in the Cardiovascular Operating Room setting

  • Circulate and/or scrub during cardiovascular surgical procedures

  • Perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments and ensure surgical readiness

  • Maintain sterile technique and adhere to infection control standards

  • Monitor patients intraoperatively and respond promptly to changes in condition

  • Administer medications and IV therapies as ordered

  • Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and surgical technologists

  • Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC)

  • Participate in on-call coverage and respond to emergent surgical cases

  • Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety regulations, and professional standards

  • Assist with patient transfer and provide post-operative handoff communication


Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of CVOR experience

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate’s degree or higher)

  • Active New York State RN license


Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

For more details reach at dparmar@navitashealth.com 

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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