Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart professional in Salem, VA. This role involves working in a specialized surgical environment with a focus on cardiovascular procedures, supporting a dynamic team on the 2nd Floor of a medical center. The position offers an engaging opportunity to participate in complex clinical cases within a well-equipped setting.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid certifications, Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing or relevant healthcare field, at least 1 year of clinical experience, Virginia state licensure or compact licensure, and full-time availability from 10/19/2026 to 01/18/2027
- Preferred Qualifications: Scrubbing experience, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) & BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications
- Floats: Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The unit comprises 2 Operating Room suites with a staff of 6 (3 RNs, 3 CSTs). The team mainly functions on a day shift basis. Typical procedures include Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), thoracotomy, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (Endo AAA), valve replacement, and pacemaker insertion. The facility utilizes the Meditech electronic medical record (EMR) system. Scrub attire is light blue and provided by the organization. Both weekday, weekend, and holiday call are required.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
