Pro Med Healthcare Services·Panama City Beach, Florida
Manage nursing care and patient safety within general and cardiovascular operating rooms. Responsibilities include circulating for complex cardiac cases and monitoring hemodynamic stability for unstable patients.
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) & Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) We are seeking dedicated and adaptable Operating Room (OR) and Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurses for 13-week travel assignments across several premier locations in Florida. Whether your expertise lies in general perioperative care or high-acuity cardiac surgical suites, you will play a critical role in ensuring patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes. Positions Available Miami, FL Tampa, FL Panama City, FL Gainesville, FL Naples, FL Compensation & Benefits Weekly Gross Pay: $2,000 – $2,600 (Based on a 40-hour work week. Exact pay within this range is determined by specialty—with CVOR premium matching the higher end—facility location, and experience.) Shift: Day Shift (Specific start times vary by facility; call rotation and weekend requirements apply based on departmental needs, particularly for CVOR lines.) Contract Length: 13 Weeks (With high possibilities of extension.) Inclusions: Tax-free stipends for housing and meals/incidentals (for qualifying travelers). Key ResponsibilitiesFor General OR Openings: Circulating & Care Coordination: Manage the nursing care within general, orthopedic, neuro, or robotic surgical bays; maintain a sterile field, manage surgical counts, and oversee patient safety. Patient Advocacy: Serve as the patient's primary advocate while they are under anesthesia, monitoring positioning and skin integrity. For CVOR Openings: Open-Heart & Vascular Specialty: Circulate and/or scrub complex cardiovascular cases including CABGs, valve replacements, aortic repairs, and vascular procedures. Advanced Equipment Management: Monitor and assist with specialty equipment such as cell savers, cardiopulmonary bypass setups, and rapid infusers alongside the perfusion and surgical teams. Critical Hemodynamic Monitoring: Maintain high-level vigilance over the hemodynamics and physiological changes of unstable cardiac patients. Job Requirements Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
Active, unencumbered Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license or a valid Multi-State/Compact RN license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the AHA. CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) or CCRN (Cardiac) certification is highly preferred for CVOR roles.
Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, rapid adaptability to different facility protocols, and proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
Requires an ADN or BSN with an active Florida or Compact RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications. Candidates must have 1-2 years of general OR experience or 2 years of dedicated CVOR experience.
Market context
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.