RN Cardiovascular Operating Room

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced CVOR Registered Nurse to join our full-time perioperative team. The role supports open-heart and vascular procedures and collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists.

You will prepare operating rooms, circulate during cardiac surgeries, and monitor patient status. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM–5 PM) with on-call and weekend call; benefits start day one.

Qualifications

• RN license in appropriate state; BLS required.
• 1 year of CVOR or Operating Room experience preferred.
• 2-year associate degree required; 4-year BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for CVOR patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and technologists to ensure safe outcomes.
• Prepare operating rooms with cardiovascular equipment and sterile supplies.
• Circulate during cardiac surgeries.
• Monitor patient status and communicate significant changes promptly.

Skills

Open-heart surgery

Cardiovascular procedures

On-call management

Stress management

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Job description

What We Offer

• Schedule: 6:30A-5PM, Full time, 40 hours, four 10 hour shifts. M-F with some call and weekend call requirements (will be reviewed more upon interview).
• Department: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.
• Requirements: This position requires CVOR experience.
• Benefits effective day one!

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures, including open-heart and vascular surgeries
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure safe and efficient surgical outcomes
• Prepare operating rooms with specialized cardiovascular equipment, instrumentation, and sterile supplies
• Circulate during cardiac surgeries
• Monitor patient status during surgery and promptly communicate significant changes to the surgical team

What We're Looking For

• Education:
  • 2 Year / Associate Degree, required.
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. BSN.
• Experience:
  • 1 year of Cardiovascular surgical and/or Operating Room experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • RN license in Appropriate State, required.
  • BLS, required.
• Additional Skills (required):
  • Highly trained to perform open-heart surgical procedures.
  • Highly specialized in cardiovascular procedures and acuity, instrumentation, and breath of knowledge.
  • Ability to manage the increase workload that may be experienced in the Cardiovascular Operating Room.
  • Ability to take high volume of on call for cardiovascular cases.
  • Ability to handle difficult situations and effectively perform under the highest levels of stress.
  • Ability to accommodate varying schedules.
  • Ability to effectively work with and manipulate equipment such as tandem heart, balloon pump, cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machines, and perfusion cannulation.
  • Med-Rad injector skills.
  • Ability to perform operations of hybrid CV suite, equipment and bed.
• Additional Skills (preferred):
  • Critical Thinking Skills.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.