Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse - Perioperative Program Available

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (zero-deductible)

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester, VA is seeking experienced CVOR nurses and RNs transitioning into cardiovascular surgery. Join a collaborative surgical team at Winchester Medical Center and participate in the comprehensive AORN Perioperative Training Program to develop specialized CVOR skills.

The role offers accelerated pay, sign‑on opportunities, and paths for long‑term career growth within a leading regional health system.

Qualifications

• RN License required
• BLS Certification (AHA) required
• Relevant Specialty Certification preferred
• Based on residency licensing requirements, must be licensed or eligible to practice as RN in Virginia

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate patient teaching and safety initiatives; maintain standards of professional nursing.
• Direct and coordinate activities of health team personnel; participate in ongoing quality improvement.

Education

RN Diploma (Associates Nursing)

BSN preferred

Job description

As one of the nation’s Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$34.00 - $48.87

Job Description

Join the Cardiovascular Operating Room Team at Winchester Medical Center!

Whether you’re an experienced CVOR nurse ready for your next opportunity or an experienced RN interested in transitioning into cardiovascular surgery , we want to hear from you.

At Winchester Medical Center, we’re growing our Cardiovascular Operating Room team and offering opportunities for:

Experienced CVOR Nurses seeking a collaborative, high-performing surgical team

Experienced Registered Nurses with a passion for learning who can enter our comprehensive AORN Perioperative Training Program and develop the specialized skills needed to succeed in the CVOR.

Qualified nurses may be selected to participate in our comprehensive AORN Perioperative Program , an approximately seven-month orientation designed to prepare nurses for success in the perioperative setting. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands‑on clinical training, and dedicated preceptor support, participants develop the specialized knowledge and technical skills needed to thrive in the operating room.

As a member of our CVOR team, you’ll work alongside expert surgeons and multidisciplinary professionals during some of the most complex and life‑changing cardiac and vascular procedures in the region.

Why CVOR?

• Accelerated pay and sign on bonus packages
• Highly specialized nursing practice
• Advanced clinical skill development
• Strong team culture and mentorship
• Meaningful impact on patient outcomes
• Opportunities for long‑term career growth

The registered professional nurse is responsible for utilizing job skills to effective carry out the nursing process: including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, documentation and time management. She/he is responsible for quality communication, teamwork and leadership/professionalism. Also directs, coordinates and implements patient teaching, quality/safety initiatives, and activities of other health team personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

A Registered Nurse II (RN II) is responsible for the care of the population they are assigned. A RN II is required to complete yearly mandatory competencies, any unit specific competencies that are identified by the Director/Designee as it relates to the patient population of their unit as well as completion of the Professional Practice Ladder requirements which include: Assuming responsibility as Charge Nurse, PI Activity and department initiatives, communicates and shares information to Director/Designee and co‑workers from unit or hospital committee, a Valley Health paid Education/Seminar/Conference workshop or Nursing Article. Portfolio is current and submitted to Director/Designee annually by March 1st. Routinely solicits and validates patient/family satisfaction, participates in peer review for unit and develops bulletin board or poster that provides educational information to staff/patients/family members.

Education:

Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN) required

Bachelors Nursing (BSN) preferred

Experience:

Advancement to this level requires a minimum of 1872 full‑time or part‑time hours (936 if hold BSN) of RN experience and completion of a performance evaluation.

Certification & Licensures:

RN License required *

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required **

Relevant Specialty Certification preferred

Additional Certification/Licensure Requirements * Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia with either a:
Multi‑state license, under the Nurse Licensure Compact OR Single‑state license, valid in Virginia only

** New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications:

• Meets all requirements of a RN I
• Competent to provide care based on the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development
• Competent to provide care using the nursing process
• Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full‑time employees include:

• A Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive‑Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on‑campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.