RN - Cardiac Surgery OR

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Surgery OR to provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care, on a primarily day/evening schedule with a required call rotation. Expect collaborative teamwork, rapid response, and adherence to patient-centered care standards.

The role requires Virginia RN licensure and BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required based on unit needs. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program is required.
• Current Virginia RN license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required depending on work area.
• Keyboarding skills and computer literacy including electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients across all ages.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Administer treatments and medications and document care in EMR.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Advocate for patients and support their rights and psychosocial needs.
• Support orientation and training of new employees.

Education

Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program

Job description

RN - Cardiac Surgery OR# Carilion Clinic## RN - Cardiac Surgery ORApply: Fully In-Person: Roanoke, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 17, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R162972## **Employment Status:**Full time## **Shift:**Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)## **Facility:**1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke## **Requisition Number:**R162972 RN - Cardiac Surgery OR (Open)# **How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:**RN opportunity in Cardiac Surgery OR with Carilion Cardiovascular Institute, Crystal Spring Tower. Primarily day/evening schedule with call rotation required. Call response time is 30 minutes. Sign on bonus and relocation allowance. The RN provides professional nursing care to patients across all age groups, supporting patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. This role collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient outcomes.The RN* Provides individualized patient care and coordinates care delivery for patients of all ages.* Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.* Completes and documents age-specific assessments to support development of care plans.* Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans.* Administers treatments and medications accurately and documents care in electronic medical records.* Identifies and addresses patient and family education needs.* Participates in performance improvement and quality initiatives.* Advocates for patients and supports their rights and psychosocial needs.* Applies knowledge of growth and development to provide age-appropriate care.* Demonstrates clinical expertise in dynamic and changing care environments.* Implements strategies to improve patient outcomes and resource utilization.* Serves as a role model and supports development of peers and team members.* Manages resources, prioritizes tasks, and adapts to changing patient care needs.* Supports orientation and training of new employees.* Uses problem-solving skills to address patient care and operational challenges.* Provides feedback and participates in shared decision-making activities.* Supports education activities within the department.* Maintains confidentiality and complies with regulatory and organizational standards.# **What We Require:****Education:** Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program required.**Experience:** None.**Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:** Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia required or eligibility to obtain licensure required.**Life Support:** AHA BLS-HCP required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required based on assigned work area.**Other Minimum Qualifications:** Keyboarding skills and computer literacy required, including use of electronic medical records. For Behavioral Health roles, must demonstrate ability to safely manage disruptive or potentially violent patients.This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.**Compensation Range:**$33.52 - $50.28*Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.***Recruiter:**MELISSA FERGUSON**Recruiter Email:**[e-mail]**For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.**Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies