Registered Nurse (RN) CVOR Open Heart Team $50K Sign On
About The Position
Christiana Hospital is seeking a highly competent, experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse with specialized Open Heart (CVOR) experience to join our distinguished cardiovascular surgical team. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and cardiovascular specialists within a high-acuity environment focused on outstanding outcomes and exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate demonstrates clinical expertise, sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to service excellence. ChristianaCare has been recognized as the No. 5 Health System in the United States by Money Magazine in its 2024 national rankings, earning an overall Grade A, including top distinctions in price transparency. This achievement reflects our long-standing commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and operational integrity. We invite skilled and motivated nursing professionals to join a system that continues to set benchmarks in quality and innovation. If you aspire to practice at the highest level of cardiovascular care within a progressive, nationally regarded academic health system, we encourage you to consider this outstanding opportunity.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure required
- Three years or more Operating Room experience required
- Two-Three years of Open-Heart Team circulating and scrubbing experience
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred or Commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled, evidence-based intraoperative nursing care for complex open‑heart surgical procedures
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons and surgical teams to facilitate safe, efficient operations
- Ensure adherence to sterile technique, clinical standards, and best practices in cardiac surgery
- Support patients and their families with professionalism, compassion, and clear communication
- Participate in scheduled Open-Heart Call and demonstrate flexibility to support Mid shifts as needed
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective Day One
- Generous paid time off with an optional PTO buy‑back program
- Annual Care.com membership with backup dependent care through Care@Work
- Tuition assistance, including pre‑paid tuition for select nursing programs
- Robust retirement planning, including a 403(b) and defined contribution plan, coupled with financial mentoring services
- On‑site fitness center access and wellness reimbursement programs
- Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment, hotels, rental cars, and more
- health insurance
- paid time off
- retirement
- an employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
