Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Operating Room

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Intermountain Health is investing in our most valuable resource…YOU! To support your professional development, we also offer up to $5,250 per year in education reimbursement, which can be used to obtain additional degrees, certifications/licenses.

St. Mary’s Regional Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Cardiovascular OR RN to join our surgical services team. As an CVOR nurse, you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. You’ll collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and fellow nurses to ensure seamless operations and exceptional outcomes.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off and extended illness bank
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support up to $5,250/yr
• Mental health resources and employee assistance program
• Supportive leadership and a mission-driven culture

• Western Colorado Botanical Gardens – A peaceful retreat with tropical plants, butterflies, and walking paths
• Grand Junction Adventures – Guided rafting, climbing, and outdoor excursions for thrill‑seekers
• Las Colonias Trail – A scenic riverside path ideal for walking, biking, and birdwatching
• Columbine Park – A family-friendly green space with playgrounds and shaded picnic areas
• Royal Gorge Bridge & Park – One of the world’s highest suspension bridges with zip lines and panoramic views
• Las Colonias Park – A sprawling park with an amphitheater, paddle boarding, and dog‑friendly areas
• James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park – Wildlife viewing, fishing, and riverside trails
• Colorado National Monument – Towering red rock canyons and dramatic overlooks for hiking and photography

Department:
Operating Room Shift: 10 hours/day Monday - Friday Variable days with call. some nights, weekends, and holidays.

As a Cardiovascular OR RN you need to know how to:

• Recognize and address patients’ psychological and physical needs
• Foster continuity and quality of care with the best interest and well-being of patients and their families in mind
• Assess a patients’ medical status upon admission
• Assist in developing individualized treatment plans
• Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines

• We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require:
• BSN from an accredited program
• Current Colorado RN license or compact license with the ability to obtain Colorado RN license, required
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire (with prior approval), required (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service)
• At least one (1) year of Cardiothoracnursing experience in a comparable acute care/surgical services setting, highly preferred

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.

This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and…