Travel RN - Cardiovascular OR; CVOR

We're looking for Cardiovascular Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Glenview, IL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience.

• Assess, plan, and evaluate the nursing care needs of the patient before, during, and after a surgical procedure.
• Participate in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Administer prescribed medications, apply dressings, and monitor vital signs.
• Assist the physician during procedures.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and actively monitor situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Coordinate the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, and availability of functioning equipment and supplies.
• Ensure the proper handling of specimens.

• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• 2 years of recent acute care experience.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds and, when necessary, lift patients up to 50 pounds.
• Good skills for coping with stress and the ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.