Location: Portland, OR

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12-hour Day shifts (07:00 AM - 07:00 PM), typically three 12-hour day shifts per week; weekend standby once per month (Saturday 06:00 AM - Monday 06:00 AM) and on-call for cardiac emergencies

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert perioperative care as a scrub or circulator in the CVOR, maintaining sterile technique and patient safety
• Respond rapidly to cardiac emergencies and assist the team during high-acuity procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative staff to ensure seamless case flow and 1:1 patient care
• Administer and monitor blood and blood products according to policy and best practices
• Document accurately in Epic to ensure continuity of care and compliance with facility protocols
• Operate and maintain specialty equipment such as electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, Steris systems, IABP and LVAD support devices
• Participate in Universal Protocol (time out) procedures and specimen handling/labeling to prevent errors

Qualifications

• Active RN license (required for practice in Oregon)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant CVOR/scrub and circulator experience (travel experience required)
• Demonstrated experience with cardiac surgery cases such as CABG, MAZE, valve procedures, LVAD and transplant assistance
• BLS certification preferred; additional specialty certifications a plus
• Comfortable charting in Epic and following hospital documentation requirements
• Reliable transportation — must have a vehicle for this assignment
• Ability to respond to on-call cardiac emergencies and float to nearby facilities as needed

Education

• Active RN license (required)
• Nursing education (ADN or BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Scrub and circulator proficiency in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Cardiac monitoring and intraoperative hemodynamic awareness
• Familiarity with LVAD/RVAD, IABP, femoral cannulation and transplant procedures
• Experience with CABG, mitral valve replacement, MAZE procedures and aortic aneurysm repair
• Competence with electrosurgical units, Steris systems and fiber optic lighting
• Strong specimen handling, labeling practices and adherence to Universal Protocol
• Effective communication and teamwork in high-acuity surgical environments
• Epic charting and electronic documentation skills

Benefits

• Generous travel support and assistance to make your assignment smooth and comfortable
• Housing assistance guidance and travel reimbursement to help with logistics
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
• Paid time to recharge between assignments and flexible scheduling where possible
• Professional development and training opportunities, including Epic charting support
• Comprehensive workplace resources including no-fee parking at the facility
• Recognition for floating and extra responsibilities, plus lodging when floating consecutive shifts

Travel Perks: Explore Portland, OR

Explore Portland’s vibrant neighborhoods and outdoor playgrounds on your days off: browse books at Powell’s City of Books, hike in Forest Park or Washington Park, and enjoy the food cart scene and coffee culture downtown. Take day trips to the Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls, visit nearby Willamette Valley wineries, or drive to the Oregon Coast towns like Seaside for scenic beach time. For a mountain escape, Mt. Hood is within reach for skiing and hiking.

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