Registered Nurse-CVOR-Surgery-FT Days

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plan (part time or.0

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the CVOR to support cardio-thoracic procedures and patient care in a high-acuity operating room. The role emphasizes initial assessments, interdisciplinary planning, and discharge coordination within a patient-centered environment.

Ideal candidates hold a CA RN license, BLS, and ACLS; CNOR is preferred. This position offers career growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred; CNOR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments according to clinical presentation and care setting.
• Identify care needs and plan discharge planning at admission as appropriate.
• Perform interventions for each nursing diagnosis per interdisciplinary care plan.
• Assist physicians in cardio-thoracic procedures in the OR and maintain sterility per AORN guidelines.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS

ACLS

CNOR

Education

Accredited Registered Nursing program

Job description

About Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms, emergency care, advanced cardiac and stroke care, orthopedics, general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 12 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2026. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2025‑2026 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Arrhythmia and Pacemaker. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline® – STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® – NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten‑Free Food Service facility, 4 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment‑including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery. For more information, please visit www.SWHtemeculavalley.com.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties: The Registered Nurse‑CVOR performs initial assessment appropriate to the patient’s clinical presentation/diagnosis, care setting, age, development level, and cultural and religious orientation. Identifies and prioritizes the need for further assessment based on the patient’s clinical presentation/diagnosis, care setting, desire for care and responses to any previous care. Initiates discharge planning for each patient upon admission as appropriate. Performs interventions identified for each nursing diagnosis on the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. Demonstrates the ability to assist the physician with procedures in the operating room, including cardio‑thoracic surgery and coronary artery bypass surgery. Able to set‑up for cases and maintain sterility in the operating room per AORN guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years’ experience circulating for cardio‑thoracic/coronary artery bypass surgery. Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program. Registered Nurse with current California RN license. Current BLS, ACLS certification from American Heart Association. Current PALS (AHA) preferred. CNOR preferred.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan (part time or full time)
• 401k plan with company match (part time or full time)

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.