CVOR RN: Open-Heart Specialist (Day Shift) – Sign-On Bonus

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 120,433,000 - 152,726,000; Full time

Job description

Join a High-Performing Surgical Team

Our Operating Room features 8 advanced operating rooms supporting a full spectrum of surgical services, including cardiac, trauma, orthopedics, robotics, neurosurgery, and multiple specialties. As a Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital, we deliver high-acuity, high-volume surgical care. Our culture is defined by teamwork, safety, and clinical excellence, ensuring nurses practice at the top of their profession.

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Time Day Shift CVOR Registered Nurse to join our advanced cardiovascular surgical team in Largo, MD. In this role, you will function as a clinical expert, delivering safe, high‑acuity patient care in complex open‑heart and vascular procedures while supporting patients and families through education and clinical guidance. Working in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment, you will independently circulate and support cardiac, thoracic, and vascular cases, ensuring precision, efficiency, and optimal surgical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

• Independently circulate high‑acuity CVOR cases including open heart, vascular, & thoracic procedures; drive safe, efficient case flow & anticipate team needs.
• Coordinate care across surgeons, anesthesia, & interdisciplinary teams; maintain accountability for patient outcomes throughout the surgical episode.
• Execute evidence‑based CVOR practices while upholding sterile technique, patient safety, & surgical quality standards.
• Support performance improvement initiatives, NSQI goals, & workflow optimization efforts.
• Serve as a clinical resource & unit leader; step into charge role as needed.
• Precept & mentor staff while supporting ongoing clinical development & team performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

6:45 AM – 5:15 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland or eligibility to practice under Compact state agreements in accordance with the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON), required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.

Clinical Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of Operating Room experience required.
• 1–2 years of CVOR or open‑heart experience required.
• Clinical experience across cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures.
• Ability to independently circulate high‑acuity, complex cardiac cases in a fast‑paced surgical environment.
• Must be able to independently circulate. Scrub experience strongly preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $42.03 - $53.30/hr.
• Sign‑On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available.
• Shift, Weekend, & Holiday Differentials.
• Benefits Package applicable to Full‑Time, Part‑Time, & PRN Team Members.
• Advancement Opportunities Within a Growing, High‑Acuity Surgical Services Team.