Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room in Asheville, NC - Now Hiring

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Operating Room Location: Asheville, NC Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVOR RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!

Job Title

Travel RN – CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)

Location

Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Projected Start: September 3, 2026 | On-call shifts assigned and rotated among staff

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary RN Circulator for complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures including CABG, Valve Replacement, VAD Insertions, TAVR, VATS, Lobectomy, Pacemaker/AICD Insertions, Septal Myectomy, Ross Procedure, EVH, IABP Insertions, Femoral Cannulation, and Circulatory Arrest
• Ensure all cases are appropriately staffed with one scrub and one circulator; pump cases additionally require a first assist/Heart Holder (RN or CST)
• Utilize Stryker equipment and document patient care using the Cerner electronic documentation system
• Adhere to hospital surgical attire policy; scrubs are provided by the facility
• Participate in assigned and rotated on-call shifts
• Float to other areas as needed on an infrequent basis

Required Qualifications

• Active RN License (must be valid and in good standing)
• BLS Certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience; extensive expertise in the RN Circulator role within a CVOR setting is required
• Experience with the full range of cardiovascular and thoracic procedures listed above
• No first-time travelers; prior travel nursing experience is required — no exceptions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Scrub and/or first assist experience and proficiency in cardiovascular surgical procedures
• Familiarity with Stryker equipment and Cerner documentation
• Experience in a high-volume, efficient surgical environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a nationally recognized cardiovascular surgery program that has earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for outstanding patient care and outcomes
• Join a high-efficiency surgical team in a well-supported OR environment with a dedicated charge nurse, unit secretary, PCA, and core tech on unit

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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