Registered Nurse CVOR

HCA Healthcare; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision care

Well-being support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family benefits

Legal counseling

Job summary

Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive surgical care from pre‑op assessment to postoperative management. You will work within a collaborative, respectful team and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure patient safety and high‑quality care.

The role emphasizes patient education, adherence to universal protocols, and leadership within an interdisciplinary team, with on‑call duties during select

Qualifications

• RN licensed to practice in the state.
• Graduate with an associate or bachelor degree or RN diploma.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure.
• Prepare patients, including intravenous therapy and preoperative medications.
• Participate in surgical site verification and universal protocols.
• Recognize emergencies and deliver high‑quality nursing care.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Document changes and educate patients about follow‑up.
• Be part of rounding with unit leaders and contribute to workflow improvements.

Skills

RN

Critical thinking

Patient education

Team collaboration

Nursing leadership

Education

RN licensure

Associate/Bachelor degree or RN diploma

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

We offer a rewarding nursing opportunity within a national learning health system that prioritizes patient safety, collaborative care, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on surgical patient care, from pre‑operative assessment to postoperative management, within an environment that values mutual respect and professional growth.

Position Details

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability.
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff.
• Continuous investment in equipment, including surgical instruments, devices, and patient positioning for optimal safety and workflow efficiency in the OR.
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on patient care and workflow improvements.
• On‑call is required during select non‑business hours.

What you will do in this role

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri‑operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time‑out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists, and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow‑up measures.

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse.
• Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or registered nurse diploma.

Benefits

Memorial Health University Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well‑being counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Learn more about Employee Benefits: https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.