RN Cardiovascular Operating Room

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking an experienced CVOR nurse at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The role involves perioperative nursing care for open-heart and vascular procedures, collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and ensuring safe surgical outcomes.

The position requires CVOR experience, an RN license in the appropriate state, BLS, and an ADN with BSN preferred. Schedule is full-time with four 10-hour shifts and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in the appropriate state; BLS required.
• 1 year cardiovascular surgical OR experience preferred; CVOR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical staff for safe outcomes.
• Prepare operating rooms with cardiovascular equipment and supplies.
• Circulate during cardiac surgeries.
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes to the team.

Skills

Open-heart surgery

Cardiovascular procedures

Sterile technique

Equipment handling

On-call management

Stress management

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Tandem heart

Balloon pump

Cardiopulmonary bypass

Perfusion cannulation

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 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 breath of knowledge.
  • Ability to manage the increase 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.

Job Opening ID

175965