Registered Nurse, Circulator Cardiac OR

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance up to $5,250

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus program up to $10,000

Paid time off (up to 23 days)

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a Registered Nurse Circulator for the Cardiac Operating Room team. The role supports open-heart procedures within a five- OR environment and requires OR/cardiac experience. A rotating schedule with 4 x 10-hour shifts and on-call duties is in effect.

The position offers relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, with competitive benefits and career growth within Sentara Heart Hospital’s Magnet-designated program.

Qualifications

• Diploma RN or higher with OR/cardiac focus.
• BLS within 90 days; ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• Experience in operating room/cardiac nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares OR room and ensures equipment and medications are available for the OR team.
• Reviews patient’s chart and assesses patient upon admission and during procedure; positions patient in OR.
• Administers medications and monitors vital signs during the procedure.
• Documents information and provides a call report to the ICU nurse after the procedure.
• Prepares OR for the next case.

Skills

Circulator RN

Cardiac OR

Patient safety

Education

Diploma RN

OR associate degree RN

Bachelor's degree RN

Master's degree RN

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Location & Shift

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: Rotating

Overview

Sentara Heart Hospital located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Registered Nurse - Circulator for the Cardiac Operating Room (OR) Team!

Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus available for qualified candidates and relocation assistance can be provided.

Will consider RN with Operating Room General or Cardiac experience.

Schedule

Shift - Full time, rotating.

4 10-hour shifts (7a-5p or 9a-7p)

Call required (one weekend per month, and 2 shifts per week).

Hospital Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is one of just five Level 1 trauma centers in Virginia, home to the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and the region's first Magnet hospital and nationally ranked heart program at the Sentara Heart Hospital. The hospital sits on the Eastern Virginia Medical Campus which serves as the primary teaching institution. Sentara Norfolk General and the Heart Hospital offers Transplant Services: Heart, Kidney, and Pancreas. We are a Certified Stroke Center and the only Level 3 Epilepsy Center in the area.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Cardiac Care in Virginia by Healthgrades.

The Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed care facility, is #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks #24 in the nation for best heart programs.

Cardiac Operating Room Department Overview

We are made up of five operating rooms with one being a hybrid OR. We manage 8+ OR cases daily. Nurses work with a multi-disciplinary team of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, OR attendant, Surgical Techs, Surgical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologists, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Physician Assistants.

The cardiovascular operating room nurse works as part of the surgical services and operating room teams that treat open-heart (cardiovascular) patients.

Duties

Prepares OR Room, ensures equipment and medications are available for the operating room team.

Reviews patient's chart. Assesses patient upon admission and through procedure Prep and positions patient in OR Administers medication, monitor vital signs during procedure.

Document's information. Provides a call report to the ICU floor nurse after the surgical procedure.

Prepares OR for the next case.

Education & Certifications

Education: Diploma RN, OR associate degree RN, OR bachelor's degree RN, OR master's degree RN.

All Direct Care RNs are required to have BLS within 90 days of hire and ACLS within 1 year of hire.

Benefits

• Educational assistance for up to $5,250 annually
• Medbridge access for CEUs and patient home programs
• Sentara hosted education courses with employee discounts
• Financial support for certifications
• Generous student debt program (no work commitment required)
• Relocation assistance
• Referral bonus program up to $10,000
• Up to 23 days of paid time off (incudes personal, vacation and holidays); Up to 5 sick days annually (based on 40-hour work week); bereavement leave
• 403(B) with immediate company match, upon hire!
• 401(A): 3% of annual salary employer contribution (participating divisions)
• Adoption benefits up to $10,000
• Fertility benefits (procedures/medications/IVF) and Surrogacy/Gestational Carrier benefits up to $10,000 combined
• 4 weeks paid parental leave; caregiver leave up to 2 weeks
• Paid life insurance (1 times annual salary), short-term and long-term disability
• Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, auto, home, travel, pet insurance, local gym discounts
• Wellness programs to include an employee assistance program (mental health support)

Company Mission

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day!

Diversity & Inclusion

Sentara prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Keywords

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Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary bene