A successful and experienced CVOR may be eligible for a $50,000 sign on bonus to be paid out over a period of 24 months.
Job Summary
Join our dynamic cardiovascular surgical team as a Cardiovascular OR Registered Nurse, where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes during complex cardiac procedures. In this vital role, you will provide specialized nursing care in the operating room environment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and exceptional patient experiences. Your skills in cardiac catheterization, sterile technique, and acute care will be essential as you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver top-tier surgical interventions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes setting dedicated to advancing cardiovascular health.
Duties
- Prepare the operating room with appropriate sterile supplies and equipment for cardiovascular surgeries, including valve repairs, bypass procedures, and catheterizations.
- Assist surgeons during procedures by maintaining a sterile field, managing instrumentation, and ensuring optimal patient positioning.
- Monitor patient vital signs continuously using advanced monitoring systems such as Cerner and Epic electronic health record (EHR) systems to document real-time data accurately.
- Administer medications and IV infusions with precision, including anesthesia agents and pain management drugs, adhering strictly to aseptic techniques.
- Conduct thorough preoperative assessments and postoperative evaluations, including physical examinations and vital sign checks to ensure patient stability.
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers and other healthcare professionals to manage airway and ventilator support during complex surgeries.
- Educate patients and their families about procedures, recovery processes, and postoperative care plans to promote understanding and compliance.
Qualifications
- Valid nursing license (RN) with current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Proven experience in cardiovascular operating rooms or cardiac catheterization labs within a hospital setting.
- Strong knowledge of cardiac physiology, anatomy, and diagnostic evaluation techniques such as echocardiography or sonography.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner for accurate medical documentation and coding (ICD-10/ICD-9).
- Experience with sterile processing, suturing, catheterization procedures, and infection control protocols essential for maintaining aseptic technique.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments such as Level I Trauma Centers or specialized teaching hospitals.
- Excellent patient assessment skills combined with proficiency in medication administration, IV insertion, venipuncture, and tube feeding management.
- Knowledge of trauma medicine, acute pain management strategies, and post-acute care practices including discharge planning.
- Experience working with diverse populations including pediatric (PICU), geriatrics (memory care), or patients with developmental disabilities enhances team versatility. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in cardiovascular surgical care! We value your expertise in critical care environments like ICU or emergency medicine settings and your ability to deliver compassionate patient-centered nursing. This role offers an engaging environment where your skills will make a meaningful difference every day!
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
