CVOR RN: Open-Heart Surgeries & On-Call

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Novant Health is seeking an experienced CVOR nurse at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The role involves perioperative nursing care for open-heart and vascular procedures, collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and ensuring safe surgical outcomes.

The position requires CVOR experience, an RN license in the appropriate state, BLS, and an ADN with BSN preferred. Schedule is full-time with four 10-hour shifts and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in the appropriate state; BLS required.
• 1 year cardiovascular surgical OR experience preferred; CVOR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical staff for safe outcomes.
• Prepare operating rooms with cardiovascular equipment and supplies.
• Circulate during cardiac surgeries.
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes to the team.

Skills

Open-heart surgery

Cardiovascular procedures

Sterile technique

Equipment handling

On-call management

Stress management

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Tandem heart

Balloon pump

Cardiopulmonary bypass

Perfusion cannulation

Job description

Novant Health is seeking an experienced CVOR nurse at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The role involves perioperative nursing care for open-heart and vascular procedures, collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and ensuring safe surgical outcomes.

The position requires CVOR experience, an RN license in the appropriate state, BLS, and an ADN with BSN preferred. Schedule is full-time with four 10-hour shifts and on-call responsibilities.