CVICU​/CVOR Nurse

Contract Clinical Nurse – CVOR / CVICU

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Contract Assignment

Pay Range: $55 - $96 / hour

We are seeking experienced Clinical Nurses (RN) with a background in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) and/or Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) for contract opportunities in Palo Alto, CA. This role provides hands-on, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory standards, and organizational policies. Nurses will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient- and family-centered care for complex cardiovascular patients.

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care using the full nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Provide perioperative and/or critical care services to cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients
• Create a healing, supportive environment for patients and families by offering education, emotional support, and clear communication
• Interpret clinical data, recognize normal vs. abnormal findings, and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition
• Safely implement nursing and medical interventions and monitor patient responses and potential complications
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to develop and adjust individualized plans of care
• Educate patients and families on self-care, recovery expectations, and illness prevention
• Support unit operations through teamwork, prioritization, and participation in quality and safety initiatives
• Utilize clinical technology for documentation, communication, and patient care delivery
• Participate in professional development, shared governance, and mentoring or precepting as needed
• CVOR-focused nurses may scrub and/or circulate cardiovascular, vascular, and thoracic surgeries
• CVICU-focused nurses provide post-operative and critical care monitoring for cardiac and vascular patients

• Active California RN license
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience OR
• 3+ years of recent CVOR experience (scrub and/or circulate)
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to respond effectively in high-acuity situations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment

• BSN from an accredited nursing program
• Ability to scrub and circulate complex cardiovascular, vascular, and thoracic cases
• Experience in a Level 1 Academic Medical Center
• Prior travel or contract assignment experience
• Flexibility for rotating shifts and call requirements

• Contract role
• Location: Palo Alto, CA
• Shift: Rotating day shifts; call required (CVOR)
• Setting: High-acuity cardiovascular surgical and critical care environment

Why work for Adecco?

• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Skills Training
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

IMPORTANT:
This CVOR/CVICU Nurse job is being recruited for by Adecco’s Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.

Pay Details: $55.00 to $96.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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