Registered Nurse, Cardiac Operating Room (CTOR)
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open operating room nurse jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $46.22 an hour, the middle half $45.35–$47.85, across 20 jobs that state their pay. Operating room nurses employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $46.36 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care - and your career.
CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.
A Brief Overview
The Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse safely delivers care as a competent-to-proficient practitioner of nursing. The nurse, at this level, demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems - specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. In addition, the nurse demonstrates clinical leadership skills by contributing to standards of care and unit goals. The nurse serves as a role model for other staff and a preceptor for new employees. He/she participates in endeavors to increase knowledge.
What you will do
- Competently scrubs on complex congenital heart cases.
- Makes daily staffing assignments.
- Participates in collection of specimens for clinical research projects. Identifies research projects that influence nursing practice in the Cardiac OR.
- Provides orientation for new staff.
- Develops systems that promote efficient and cost effective care and quality.
Education Qualifications
- Technical Diploma Nursing Required
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- At least one (1) year Previous RN Experience Required
- Pediatric or area of specialty experience Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong scrubbing and circulating skills. (Preferred proficiency)
- Strong critical thinking skills.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
- Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required
- Certified Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room Nurse Certification (CNOR) - Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) - upon hire - Preferred
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
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SALARY RANGE
$101,300.00 - $129,100.00 Annually
Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
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From Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a nonprofit children's hospital founded in 1855, with inpatient campuses in Philadelphia and King of Prussia, 724 (source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Hospital and CHOP Care Network Statistics) beds in use, 19,881 (source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Hospital and CHOP Care Network Statistics) employees and more than 50 (source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP's Pediatric Network) care network locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Sources: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Hospital and CHOP Care Network Statistics; Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP's Pediatric Network
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