Open Heart OR RN - Cardiac Surgery Nurse (Loan Help)

Northwest-Health-Porte; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Relocation package

Benefits package

Job summary

Northwest Health - Porter Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. This full-time position involves direct patient care, coordination with surgeons and teams, and adherence to safety protocols. Prior open heart experience is highly preferred; the team emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role requires 0–2 years of acute care nursing experience, RN licensure, and BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred. Comprehensive benefits and relocation options may be available.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing.
• 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care.
• Open heart experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and document findings.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and evaluate care plans.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

CPR/Code blue readiness

Documentation accuracy

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Basic life support (BCLS)

Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)

Job description

Northwest Health - Porter Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. This full-time position involves direct patient care, coordination with surgeons and teams, and adherence to safety protocols. Prior open heart experience is highly preferred; the team emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role requires 0–2 years of acute care nursing experience, RN licensure, and BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred. Comprehensive benefits and relocation options may be available.