Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Operating Room

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Operating Room to deliver expert perioperative care for high-acuity cardiac and vascular patients. The role combines circulator and scrub nurse duties, ensuring safe, efficient procedures through vigilant monitoring and strict sterile technique.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and the wider team to manage hemodynamics, administer medications, and coordinate seamless handoffs to

Qualifications

• RN with cardiovascular perioperative expertise.
• Experience in high-acuity cardiac/vascular surgery.
• Ability to collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as both circulator and scrub nurse.
• Monitor patient hemodynamics.
• Administer perioperative medications.
• Coordinate seamless handoffs to PACU/ICU.
• Maintain precise sterile technique.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams.

Skills

CV periop care

Circulator role

Scrub nursing

Sterile technique

Hemodynamics

Medication administration

Teamwork

Communication

Patient safety

Clinical excellence

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Operating Room to provide expert perioperative care for high-acuity cardiac and vascular surgery patients.

The role involves functioning as both a circulator and scrub nurse, ensuring safe and efficient procedures through vigilant monitoring, maintaining precise sterile technique, and collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities include managing hemodynamics, administering medications, and coordinating seamless handoffs to PACU/ICU.

Ideal candidates will possess the clinical expertise in cardiovascular perioperative care, excellent teamwork and communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety.

This role offers a patient-centered, mission-driven environment with strong support for professional growth, continuing education, and clinical excellence.