CVOR RN, Registered Nurse - Open Heart Surgery (full time/day)

Unit Overview - CVOR / Open Heart Surgery

The CVOR/Open-Heart Surgery unit is a specialized, high-acuity operating room environment focused on patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic procedures, and other open-heart surgeries.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse - CVOR RN to join our surgical team. The CVOR RN will provide high-quality perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing open heart and cardiovascular surgical procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic procedures, and other complex cardiac cases.
The ideal candidate is a skilled OR nurse with strong experience in cardiac surgery, sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient safety, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and the broader perioperative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after cardiovascular surgery.
• Function as a circulating and/or scrub nurse in the cardiovascular operating room.
• Assist with open heart and related procedures (e.g., CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm, thoracic/vascular, minimally invasive cardiac).
• Maintain a sterile field and manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, surgical technologists, and other staff.
• Monitor patient status and respond to intraoperative changes or emergencies.
• Accurately document procedures, counts, implants, specimens, and patient care.
• Participate in time-outs, safety checks, and infection prevention protocols.
• Prepare the OR with appropriate equipment, instruments, and supplies for cardiac cases.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in call rotation, weekends, holidays, and emergency cases as needed.

• Active RN license in applicable state.
• 2+ years operating room nursing experience.
• 1+ year CVOR/open heart experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with cardiac procedures (e.g., CABG, valve, vascular/thoracic).
• Current BLS required.
• Current ACLS required or obtained within the designated timeframe.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical asepsis, and perioperative standards.
• Able to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical environment.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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About GW Hospital

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. For more information, visit gwhospital.com.Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception as an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, the company reported annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ' ranking of America's largest public companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For additional information, visit www.uhs.com.From Fortune, 2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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