Registered Nurse / RN CVOR

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking a CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) for day shift, full-time status. The role focuses on coordinating and delivering high-quality patient care in the cardiovascular operating room, using the nursing process before and during surgery.

Ideal candidates hold an ADN, Texas RN license, and BLS; ACLS is preferred, and prior OR experience is a plus. This position emphasizes a team‑oriented, patient‑centered approach within a leading regional health system.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Current Texas RN license required.
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Prior operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct patient care using the nursing process for surgical patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively.

Skills

Texas RN license

BLS certification

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide and direct patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame before and during a surgical procedure.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Must maintain current Texas RN License
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care

Preferred Job Requirements:

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Prior operating room experience