CVOR Registered Nurse - Operating Room (RN) in El Cajon, CA

Deliver specialized cardiac care as a Registered Nurse with a focus on Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) nursing in this engaging contract opportunity. This role supports advanced cardiac and open-heart surgical teams by providing expert circulating and clinical support while collaborating with physicians and sterile processing colleagues.

Schedule:

• Shift: 06:30 – 15:00

Required Qualifications:

• Active California RN license from the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Valid AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare)
• Minimum of 2 years of recent, relevant clinical RN experience in CVOR
• Demonstrated expertise in open heart, circulating, and cardiac robotic procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in assessing and improving clinical competencies
• Previous leadership or charge nurse experience
• Experience with CVOR scrub duties
• Strong physician relations and multidisciplinary communication skills
• Familiarity with sterile processing collaboration

Key Responsibilities:

• Circulate during cardiac and open-heart surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and continuously monitoring intraoperative needs
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists for smooth, efficient case flow
• Serve as a liaison between the CVOR and sterile processing teams, advocating for high infection control and instrument integrity standards
• Maintain clear, effective documentation and communication regarding patient care and procedural progress
• Promote a safe, supportive, and precise operating room environment while addressing any emergent clinical issues with composure

If you are passionate about delivering expert CVOR nursing care and thrive in a cardiac surgical environment, this role awaits your skills, commitment, and attention to detail. Advance your CVOR expertise—apply today and make a meaningful impact in cardiac surgical care!

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $60.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.