Registered Nurse / RN CVOR Circulator

Ardent Health Services; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tulsa, OK is seeking a day shift CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) to provide perioperative care for cardiac, thoracic and vascular patients. The Circulating RN will coordinate the intraoperative environment, maintain a sterile field and advocate for the patient throughout the surgical experience.

The role requires ADN or BSN, RN license, and at least 1 year of nursing experience, with BLS, ACLS and PALS credentials obtained within designated timelines.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Oklahoma or multi-state RN license on hire.
• BLS required within 14 days of hire/transfer.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire.
• PALS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document perioperative nursing care for cardiac, thoracic and vascular patients.
• Coordinate intraoperative environment as circulating nurse to ensure safe, high-quality care and advocate for the patient.
• Demonstrate knowledge of complex cardiac, thoracic and vascular procedures and perioperative practice while adhering to policies and standards.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team coordination

Nursing documentation

Education

ADN or BSN

RN license

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Overview

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

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:

• Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.

Responsibilities

• The Cardiothoracic and Vascular Operating Room Registered Nurse (CVOR RN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures.
• As the circulating nurse, the RN coordinates the intraoperative environment to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care by maintaining a sterile surgical environment, coordinating resources, promoting effective communication among the interdisciplinary team, and serving as the patient’s advocate throughout the surgical experience.
• The CVOR RN demonstrates specialized knowledge of complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures, advanced surgical technology, patient safety principles, and perioperative nursing practice while exercising sound clinical judgment and critical thinking in a high-acuity surgical setting. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, professional nursing standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• ADN or BSN
• Registered Nurse
• A minimum of 1-year Nursing experience
• Oklahoma or applicable Multi-state RN license (upon hire)
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• ACLS (within 30 days of hire)
• PALS (within 30 days of hire)