Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Operating Room

Job Overview

St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, part of Intermountain Health, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Cardiovascular OR RN to join our surgical services team. The RN will play a vital role in delivering safe, high‑quality care to patients undergoing cardiovascular 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.
• Operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Communicate verbally and listen to alarms, needs, and information quickly and accurately, especially during emergencies.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, transferring, and ambulating patients, and handling supplies and equipment of varying weights.

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

Department:
Operating Room.

Shift: 10 hours/day Monday‑Friday with variable call days, including some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical demands:
Frequent patient handling, use of complex equipment, prolonged standing and walking, and ability to navigate busy rooms filled with equipment.

• 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 per year.
• Mental health resources and employee assistance program.
• Supportive leadership and a mission‑driven culture.
• Healthy Living program with financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, counseling, and paid time off.
• Financial wellness tools and retirement planning.

St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado.

Hourly range: $36.71 – $56.17, dependent upon experience.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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.