CVOR RN, Registered Nurse - Open Heart Surgery (full time/day)
About The Position
The CVOR/Open-Heart Surgery unit is a specialized, high-acuity operating room environment focused on patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic procedures, and other open-heart surgeries. We are seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse — CVOR RN to join our surgical team. The CVOR RN will provide high-quality perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing open heart and cardiovascular surgical procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic procedures, and other complex cardiac cases. The ideal candidate is a skilled OR nurse with strong experience in cardiac surgery, sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient safety, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and the broader perioperative team.
Requirements
- Active RN license in applicable state.
- 2+ years operating room nursing experience.
- Experience with cardiac procedures (e.g., CABG, valve, vascular/thoracic).
- Current BLS required.
- Current ACLS required or obtained within the designated timeframe.
- Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical asepsis, and perioperative standards.
- Able to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical environment.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year CVOR/open heart experience strongly preferred.
- CNOR certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after cardiovascular surgery.
- Function as a circulating and/or scrub nurse in the cardiovascular operating room.
- Assist with open heart and related procedures (e.g., CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm, thoracic/vascular, minimally invasive cardiac).
- Maintain a sterile field and manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, surgical technologists, and other staff.
- Monitor patient status and respond to intraoperative changes or emergencies.
- Accurately document procedures, counts, implants, specimens, and patient care.
- Participate in time-outs, safety checks, and infection prevention protocols.
- Prepare the OR with appropriate equipment, instruments, and supplies for cardiac cases.
- Support quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in call rotation, weekends, holidays, and emergency cases as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
