Nurse Manager​/Lead Cardiothoracic

Amazing Nurse Manager / Clinical Lead – CVOR

Location: Northern Shenandoah Valley Region, VA –
Job Type: Permanent or Interim (Up to 12 months) –
Compensation: Negotiable

Tired of sitting behind a desk all day? We need a clinical heavyweight who loves the energy of the Cardiac Operating Room. If you are a hands-on CVOR Nurse Leader who wants to blend operational leadership with clinical passion, this is your floor to run!

This cardiovascular service line is looking for you. We are seeking an empathetic, resilient leader to step away from the desk and actively develop our team within a world-class open-heart group. Make a true impact on the heart surgery floor by leading from the front.

Ready to Lead from the Front?

• Mentor at the Table: Precept new nurses and techs during complex CABG or TAVR cases right at the operating table.
• Lead the Floor: Manage 14+ FTEs, boost morale, and drive clinical excellence.
• Fix Workflows: Troubleshoot missing trays, manage perfusion supplies, and improve room turnover times.
• Scrub In: Be visibly present. Step into active cases to provide breaks or stabilize the room during emergencies.
• Bridge the Gap: Act as the vital link between CVOR staff and surgical administrators.

• Clinical
  
  Skills:
  
  5+ years of hands-on experience scrubbing or circulating complex CVOR cases.
• Leadership: 3+ years in a working OR leadership role (Charge, Supervisor, or Manager).
• Education: BSN required (or Bachelor’s degree if applying as a CST). MSN preferred.
• License: Active Virginia or Compact State RN License.
• Certs: Active BLS & ACLS. (CNOR, CVOR, or RNFA credentials are a major plus!)