Registered Nurse - RN / Operating Room Open Heart - OR-OH

Cross Country Nurses; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room Open Heart in Houston. This role involves managing patient care throughout the surgical process and requires an active RN license and at least one year of acute care experience. Ideal for dedicated nursing professionals looking to make a significant impact in patient care during critical procedures.

Benefits

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• Manage patient care before, during, and after open-heart surgery.
• Prepare operating instruments and equipment.
• Provide pre- and post-op education and support to patients.

Responsibilities

• Handle patient preparation and surgical equipment.
• Monitor patients' vital signs during surgery.
• Assist surgeons during open-heart surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient care management

Monitoring patient status

Surgical assistance

Education

Active RN license

1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty

Job description

Registered Nurse - RN / Operating Room Open Heart - OR-OH

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Job Description As an operating room open heart nurse (RN OR-OH), you will manage the care of patients before, during, and after open-heart surgery. Working primarily within the operating suite, you will be responsible for preparing the patient, handling and preparing operating instruments and equipment, monitoring patient status, and assisting with open-heart surgeries. You'll also provide pre- and post-op education and moral support to patients and their families.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license
  
  

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with *Cross Country* include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits
  
  

Posted Date: 2025-06-16

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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