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

ChristianaCare; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Care@Work

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Wellness reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

ChristianaCare Hospital is actively seeking a CVOR Registered Nurse in the Open Heart team. The role focuses on intraoperative care for complex open-heart surgeries and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a BSN or are committed to obtaining it, hold current RN licensure, and have 3+ years OR experience with Open-Heart screening. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred or commitment to obtain within three years of date of hire with relevant experience.
• Current RN licensure is required.
• Three years or more Operating Room experience is required; two to three years Open-Heart Team circulating and scrubbing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled intraoperative nursing care for complex open-heart procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons and surgical teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Maintain sterile technique and adhere to clinical standards in cardiac surgery.
• Support patients and families with professionalism and clear communication.

Skills

Intraoperative nursing

Open Heart experience

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

BSN preferred or commitment to obtain

Current RN licensure

3+ years OR experience

Job description

CVOR Registered Nurse IISchedule:

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

Casual/Per DiemCall Requirement:

NoneWeekend Requirement:

NonePerfect 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 SystemsChristianaCare 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 ChristianaCareAt ChristianaCare, our caregivers are the foundation of our success. We offer a comprehensive rewards structure designed to support professional advancement, personal well‑being, and long-term stability.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective Day One
• Generous paid time off with an optional PTO buy‑back program
• Annual Care.com membership with backup dependent care through Care@Work
• Tuition assistance, including pre‑paid tuition for select nursing programs
• Robust retirement planning, including a 403(b) and defined contribution plan, coupled with financial mentoring services
• On‑site 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 TeamChristiana 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 open‑heart 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 requiredThree years or more Operating Room experience requiredTwo-Three years of Open-Heart Team circulating and scrubbing experience

$40.00

This 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 include 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.