Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

VHC Health•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Join our team, save lives and grow in your career with the VHC Health Cardiovascular Operating Team! The VHC Health CVOR team delivers high-acuity, lifesaving care to patients undergoing complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries in a fast-paced, highly specialized environment. Established in 1989, this experienced and close-knit team supports two state-of-the-art operating rooms staffed 24/7, 365 days a year, performing more than 700 advanced surgical cases annually. Our diverse case mix includes open-heart procedures, valve replacements, CABGs, thoracic and lung surgeries, carotid endarterectomies, abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs, video-assisted thoracic surgeries (VATS) and vascular bypasses. Serving adult and geriatric patients, the CVOR team is known for its clinical excellence, strong collaboration, and exceptional patient outcomes. Consistently ranked in Press Ganey’s top echelon for overall satisfaction, nurses on this unit also rate teamwork and quality of care among the highest in the organization, making this an ideal environment for professionals who thrive on precision, teamwork, and making a meaningful difference every day. VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. Recent accomplishments include recognition by Newsweek as a 2025 "World's Best Hospital" and VHC becoming the Washington Commanders Football provider for women's health. VHC Health is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At VHC Health, we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients and that is made clear with our recent accomplishments! Purpose & Scope: Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Nursing Required
One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,
Compact State Licensure in Nursing required
BLS certification required

Responsibilities

direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients
supervision of assigned personnel

Benefits

Commensurate with experience. Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to work
Annual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC!
Paid Major Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
Employee Wellness Benefits
Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
VHC Retirement Program
Workforce Enhancement Program
Work/Life Discounts Program
Free onsite parking
Commuter Benefits
Family Leave
401(k) + Match
and much more!