CVOR Registered Nurse RN

Job Description Overview

A Level II Trauma acute care hospital in Central Florida is seeking an experienced CVOR Registered Nurse to join a high-performing cardiovascular surgery team. This role supports open-heart and cardiovascular procedures while maintaining flexibility to assist in the general OR when cardiac cases are not scheduled.

This position is ideal for a CVOR RN who values teamwork, advanced technology, and consistent surgical exposure within a collaborative perioperative environment.

• Perform comprehensive preoperative patient assessments
• Prepare patients for cardiovascular surgical procedures, including IV therapy and pre-op medications
• Participate in surgical site verification, time-outs, briefings, and debriefings per policy
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures and perioperative care
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively and respond to emergencies as needed
• Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Document patient condition, care provided, and clinical changes accurately and timely
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to patient safety and surgical workflow

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care CVOR RN experience
• Active Florida RN license or multistate compact license (Florida license required within 60 days of relocation)
• Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree
• BLS certification (within 30 days of hire)

Required Within 6 Months of Hire:

• ACLS
• PALS or ENPC

• Cardiovascular surgery program with 10–15 open-heart cases per month
• When cardiac cases are not scheduled, RN supports general OR services
• Strong culture of collaboration and mutual respect among surgical teams
• Ongoing investment in surgical technology, equipment, and workflow efficiency

• Competitive CVOR pay structure with defined experience tiers
• $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 9% (based on tenure)
• Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage
• Tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and certification support
• Fertility, adoption, and family-building benefits
• Wellness, counseling, and financial wellbeing resources

• CVOR RNs seeking consistent cardiac exposure with schedule stability
• Nurses comfortable with on-call requirements and high-acuity surgical care
• RNs who value teamwork, structure, and clinical excellence
• Candidates seeking long-term growth in cardiovascular perioperative nursing