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Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

$3,742-4,629/week

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Bakersfield Memorial is looking for a RNFA for the CVOR specifically. They need to be proficient in first assisting all cardiothoracic cases. And may be required to assist on the non-cardiothoracic cases when CV cases are not scheduled.

Job requirements

Experience or 'Must have' skills: 1st and 2nd scrub for Cardiothoracic surgical procedures including ability to perform endovein harvest for vessels. Must be able to circulate cardiothoracic cases also.

Schedule information

Shift is 0630-1700 and Call every other week. 30 minute call response time. They will work Mon through Friday, and are on call that week for the entire 24 hours. They will be required to work holidays as needed.
Shifts & Scheduling: Work with the manager on scheduling - block scheduling at their discretion. Shifts start at 6 am but the lengths will vary on need. Call hours are end of shift until beginning of next day.

Unit specific information

Unit: CVOR
Scrubbing required: Yes
Common Cases: CABG, Valve replacements, TAVR support for the Cath Lab, Trachs, Thoracotomy, VATS, pericardial window, sternotomy, Pleurodesis
Experience in first assisting for general, ortho, vascular, urology, GYN, plastics, podiatry, and Neuro cases would be of benefit

Additional Details

**No first time travelers**
Weeknight/Call Requirements: Yes, Call hours are end of shift until beginning of next day.
Weekend/Call Requirements: Yes, Varies by rotation
Holiday/Call Requirements: Yes
Floating Requirements: To DT as required
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Scrubs Provided
Unit/Department specific orientation: Yes

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