Registered Nurse (RN) CVOR Open Heart - Flexible Casual Schedule

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance Day One

PTO with buyback

Care@Work family support

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan 403(b)

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Christiana Hospital, part of ChristianaCare Health System, is seeking an experienced CVOR Registered Nurse II to join the Open Heart Team. The role focuses on intraoperative care for complex open-heart procedures within a high-acuity cardiovascular unit.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, a BSN is preferred, and has multiple years in the OR with Open-Heart Team experience. This on-site position offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred or commitment to obtaining within three years of hire with relevant experience.
• Current RN licensure required
• Three years or more Operating Room experience required
• Two–Three years of Open-Heart Team circulating and scrubbing experience

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, evidence-based intraoperative nursing care for complex open-heart procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons and surgical teams to facilitate safe, efficient operations.
• Ensure adherence to sterile technique and best practices in cardiac surgery.
• Support patients and families with professionalism, compassion, and clear communication

Skills

Intraoperative care

Open Heart CVOR

Team collaboration

Sterile technique

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Surgical instrumentation

Job description

Job Details

CVOR Registered Nurse II

Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible hours between 6:30 AM-7:00 PM

Commitment: Casual/Per DiemCall Requirement: NoneWeekend Requirement: None

Perfect for nurses looking to supplement income, maintain clinical skills, or create a schedule that fits their lifestyle

Join One of the Nation's Premier Health Systems

ChristianaCare has been recognized as the No. 5 Health System in the United States by Money Magazine in its 2024 national rankings, earning an overall Grade A, including top distinctions in price transparency. This achievement reflects our long-standing commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and operational integrity.

We invite skilled and motivated nursing professionals to join a system that continues to set benchmarks in quality and innovation. If you aspire to practice at the highest level of cardiovascular care within a progressive, nationally regarded academic health system, we encourage you to consider this outstanding opportunity.

Why ChristianaCare

At ChristianaCare, our caregivers are the foundation of our success. We offer a comprehensive rewards structure designed to support professional advancement, personal wellbeing, and long‑term stability.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective Day One
• Generous paid time off with an optional PTO buyback program
• Annual Care.com membership with backup dependent care through Care@Work
• Tuition assistance, including prepaid tuition for select nursing programs
• Robust retirement planning, including a 403(b) and defined contribution plan, coupled with financial mentoring services
• Onsite fitness center access and wellness reimbursement programs
• Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment, hotels, rental cars, and more

These benefits are intentionally designed to promote both career growth and a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Position Overview: CVOR Registered Nurse - Open Heart Team

Christiana Hospital is seeking a highly competent, experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse with specialized Open Heart (CVOR) experience to join our distinguished cardiovascular surgical team.

In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and cardiovascular specialists within a high‑acuity environment focused on outstanding outcomes and exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate demonstrates clinical expertise, sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, evidence-based intraoperative nursing care for complex openheart surgical procedures
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons and surgical teams to facilitate safe, efficient operations
• Ensure adherence to sterile technique, clinical standards, and best practices in cardiac surgery
• Support patients and their families with professionalism, compassion, and clear communication

Qualifications

BSN preferred or Commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.

Current RN licensure required

Three years or more Operating Room experience required

Two-Three years of Open-Heart Team circulating and scrubbing experience

$40.00This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Dec 31, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/