RN; Registered Nurse

Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse

Unit notes daily parking is available. Multiple options for on/off campus garages and lots ranging from to with monthly pass. CVOR details include 12 suites and 20 cases per day. Required certifications include RN and BLS. Common cases include CABG, MVR, AVR, kidney transplant, robotics (thoracic and cardiac), peripheral vascular, thoracic, aortic repair, vascular access, hybrid (TEVAR/EVAR, TAVR), Impella, IABP, ECMO.

Experience or 'must have' skills include 3 years of CVOR circulating experience. Scrubbing is required; however, RNs are not required to scrub, but scrub experience is preferred. Charge nurse/house supervisor is not required; OR techs are required. Shifts include all shifts with 24/7 in-house coverage. Weeknight, weekend, and holiday call requirements are all mandatory. Call response time is 30 minutes.

Floating requirements are not applicable. Scrub color/dress code is provided by the hospital. Unit/department specific orientation is available. Additional notes include a high acuity, nationally-recognized cardiovascular and thoracic program requiring highly-skilled, experienced staff who are able to circulate in a fast-paced, complex environment. There are approximately 25 surgeons who work regularly in the OR, so the ideal candidate will be able to pull from prior experience and apply general CVOR knowledge to be able to work with any surgeon.