Registered Nurse Cvor

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (CVOR) provides specialized nursing care in the Cardiovascular Operating Room, supporting complex cardiovascular, vascular, thoracic, and endoscopic surgical procedures. The role involves direct patient care, surgical scrub duties, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a high-acuity, teaching hospital setting. The RN is expected to have strong clinical expertise, particularly in cardiovascular and vascular surgeries, and the ability to work effectively in a Level I trauma center environment. On-call responsibilities and a flexible schedule are required.

• Provide perioperative nursing care in the Cardiovascular Operating Room, including scrub and circulating duties.
• Assist with complex cardiovascular surgeries such as aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass graft, ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pump, and mitral valve replacement.
• Support vascular surgeries including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral popliteal bypass graft, and vein stripping.
• Participate in thoracic surgeries and endoscopic procedures such as bronchoscopy, EGD, laparoscopic assisted cases, and Whipple procedures.
• Ensure compliance with laser safety protocols, specimen handling and labeling, and universal protocol (time out) procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in a teaching hospital and Level II trauma center environment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner electronic medical records.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to urgent surgical cases as needed.
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols.

• Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois or in application process.
• Minimum of 3 years of solid experience, preferably including trauma or medical/surgical OR experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience and proficiency in cardiovascular, vascular, thoracic, and endoscopic surgical nursing.
• Knowledge of laser safety, specimen handling, and universal protocol procedures.
• Experience in a teaching hospital and Level II trauma center preferred.

• ACLS certification preferred.
• Experience with advanced cardiovascular support devices such as ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pump, and left ventricular assist device.
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic charting system.
• Experience with teaching hospital protocols and Level I trauma center operations.

• On-call required 1-2 nights per week and every 5th weekend.
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Must comply with return-to-office (RTO) restrictions of ideally no more than 5 days.
• Parking permit required; no cost to employee.
• Scrub color provided for the role.
• Work performed in an acute care teaching hospital with Magnet designation and Level I trauma center.

• Five 8-hour day shifts, typically from 06:15 to 14:45.
• Block scheduling accommodations may be discussed with manager.
• Guaranteed hours subject to client call-off policy allowing up to 36 hours cancellation per thirteen-week assignment.