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.

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

• 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 patient's medical status upon admission.
• Assist in developing individualized treatment plans.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines.
• Interact frequently with patient care providers, patients, and visitors, requiring swift verbal communication and accurate understanding of alarms, needs, and issues, especially during emergencies.
• Execute manual tasks such as operating monitors, manipulating complex and delicate equipment, and frequent computer use for documentation, medication preparation, and information access.
• Lift, transfer, and move patients, including bending, carrying supplies and equipment, and operating gurneys and portable equipment, often in crowded and busy rooms.
• Stand in a stationary position for extended periods of time as required for patient care tasks.

• BSN from an accredited program.
• Current Colorado RN license or a compact license with the ability to obtain a Colorado RN license.
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire (with prior approval); ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate.
• At least one (1) year of cardiovascular nursing experience in a comparable acute care/surgical services setting (highly preferred).

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

St. Mary's Regional Hospital – Grand Junction, Colorado

Operating Room – 10 hours/day, Monday‑Friday with variable days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Hourly range: $36.71 – $56.17 (actual rate dependent on experience).

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

All positions are subject to close without notice.