Open Heart RN Circulator - Perioperative Expert, Days

Prime Healthcare; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking an experienced RN for Open Heart Surgery. This full-time role focuses on circulating CABG and valve procedures, coordinating perioperative care and ensuring patient safety.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in the OR, maintain sterile technique, and participate in quality improvement and staff development. Board-certified or eligible perioperative credentials preferred; strong teamwork and communication

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Current PALS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Minimum one (1) year of perioperative nursing experience or equivalent surgical services training.
• Recent Open Heart Surgery experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to circulate CABG and valve surgery cases.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices, sterile technique, patient safety standards, and cardiovascular surgical procedures.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Circulate open heart surgical procedures, including CABG and valve replacement/repair cases.
• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care through patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Prepare and maintain the operating room environment, equipment, instruments, and supplies for cardiovascular procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe and efficient surgical care.
• Monitor patient status throughout the perioperative process and advocate for patient safety at all times.
• Coordinate care transitions and communicate effectively with surgical and post-operative care teams.
• Direct and support OR Technicians and ancillary personnel during surgical procedures.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, infection prevention standards, and surgical best practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff education, department meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for perioperative staff as appropriate.

Skills

RN license

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

Perioperative nursing

Open Heart Surgery

Teamwork

Communication

Sterile technique

Job description

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking an experienced RN for Open Heart Surgery. This full-time role focuses on circulating CABG and valve procedures, coordinating perioperative care and ensuring patient safety.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in the OR, maintain sterile technique, and participate in quality improvement and staff development. Board-certified or eligible perioperative credentials preferred; strong teamwork and communication