CVOR Registered Nurse

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day one

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Registered Nurse CVOR at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The role focuses on leading the healthcare team, coordinating care for open-heart procedures, and ensuring patient safety in a high-demand CVOR setting.

The position requires CVOR experience, an RN license, BLS, and an associate degree with BSN preferred. Schedule includes four 10-hour shifts, some on-call and weekend coverage, with benefits effective day one.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-year associate degree; BSN preferred.
• RN licensure in state with current BLS.
• CVOR experience required/ preferred; able to handle high-stress CVOR environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the healthcare team in CVOR, collaborating with physicians to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Provide skilled intraoperative and perioperative nursing care for open-heart cases.
• Maintain compliance with Novant Health policies and procedures.

Skills

CVOR experience

Open-heart procedures

BLS certification

Education

Associate Degree

BSN preferred

Tools

Tandem heart

Balloon pump

Cardiopulmonary bypass

Perfusion cannulation

Med-Rad injector

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

The Registered Nurse CVOR serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse CVOR utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse CVOR accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred - BSN.
• Experience: 1 year Cardiovascular surgical and/or OR experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure 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 breadth of knowledge.
  • Ability to manage the increased workload that may be experienced in the CVOR.
  • 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.