Registered Nurse RN Operating Room OR CVOR

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Open Heart Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus! For OR and CVOR RNs
* At Banner Estrella Medical Center, we don't just support nurses, we champion them. Nurses are the heartbeat of everything we do and we're deeply invested in helping you thrive both professionally and personally. From competitive compensation and standout benefits to career advancement and a strong, connected team culture, this is where nursing is better than ever.

Banner Estrella earned its 3rd Magnet Designation in 2026, a prestigious recognition of nursing excellence, quality patient care, and innovation. This achievement reflects what our nurses already know: this is a place where your voice matters and your impact is felt every day.

Banner Estrella is a Level IV Trauma Center with both CVOR and Main OR services, offering a dynamic and rewarding practice environment. Our culture is built on respect, teamwork, and accountability, and our OR team takes pride in driving its own quality and innovation. We foster a family-oriented environment where each team member is supported in their growth, with highly engaged and accessible leadership committed to your success.

In this role, you will work side-by-side with surgeons and support staff to deliver exceptional care in a collaborative, trust-driven environment all while building the career you want. Our team is currently hiring RNs for the CVOR and OR.

Schedule & Perks

* Shift: Day shift (3x12s) | 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

* Benefits Eligible

* On-Call:
Required

* Differentials:
* $3/hour weekend differential

* 18% night shift differential (when applicable)

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page, use the filters and under the "More" category, select New Nurse Experience.

* Recruiter will go over eligibility for sign-on bonus and schedule details during interview.

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals.

The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

The Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse is responsible for assisting physicians with advanced tasks or equipment during surgical procedures which include cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machine use, trans-esophageal echocardiogram studies, cardiac output assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions. The CVOR RN must have the ability to perform and interpret various cardiac and vascular lab tests.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.

2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are.

Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status.

3. Implements the plan of care through direct…