Registered Nurse CVOR

Ascension • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is hiring a Registered Nurse for its CVOR specialty in Austin, Texas. The role provides direct operating-room nursing care during surgical and invasive procedures, supporting patient safety and optimal outcomes. The nurse performs scrub and circulating responsibilities, manages instruments and sterile technique, and monitors patients during procedures. The position coordinates perioperative care before, during, and after procedures and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support continuity and quality improvement. Intraoperative assistance includes supporting hemostasis and suturing, maintaining wound exposure, and positioning patients.

The schedule is 36 hours per week, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday, with on-call work required for CVOR surgical cases. The posting advertises a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

Ascension describes itself as a nonprofit Catholic health system with more than 99,000 associates and an environment focused on service, growth, care, and connection.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse credential from the Texas Board of Nursing, obtained before the hire or job-transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support certification obtained within 6 months (180 days) of the hire or job-transfer date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification accepted.
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month (30 days) of the hire or job-transfer date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification accepted.
• Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing, or professional licensure at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of CVOR circulating RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care as an operating-room registered nurse during surgical and invasive procedures, ensuring safety and optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform scrub and circulating responsibilities, including managing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, and monitoring patients during procedures.
• Coordinate perioperative patient care before, during, and after procedures in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Support continuity of care and quality improvement standards.
• Assist surgeons with intraoperative tasks, including hemostasis, suturing support, wound exposure, and patient positioning.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.
• $20,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree