Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse (CVOR RN)

Job Requirements

Join the CVOR team at Capital Region Medical Center, a Level II Trauma Center in Largo, Maryland, and bring your expertise to advanced cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery.

You’ll independently circulate complex procedures, including CABG, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, tricuspid valve repair, and advanced endovascular cases. Working alongside cardiac surgeons, anesthesia providers, perfusionists, and perioperative colleagues, you’ll help deliver safe, coordinated care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) with strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to surgical care.

SCHEDULE: 4 × 10-hour shifts

• 6:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
• Rotating Weekends & Holidays

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties outline the general scope and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• Independently circulate high-acuity CVOR cases including open heart, vascular, & thoracic procedures; drive safe, efficient case flow & anticipate team needs.
• Coordinate care across surgeons, anesthesia, & interdisciplinary teams; maintain accountability for patient outcomes throughout the surgical episode.
• Execute evidence-based CVOR practices while upholding sterile technique, patient safety, & surgical quality standards.
• Support performance improvement initiatives, NSQI goals, & workflow optimization efforts.
• Serve as a clinical resource & unit leader; step into charge role as needed.
• Precept & mentor staff while supporting ongoing clinical development & team performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSURE & EXPERIENCE

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland or Compact eligibility in accordance with MBON, required.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, required.
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of Operating Room experience, required.
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) and/or open-heart surgical experience, required.
• Demonstrated clinical experience supporting complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures.
• Proven ability to independently circulate high-acuity, complex cardiovascular surgical cases in a fast-paced operating room environment.
• Must be able to independently circulate cardiovascular surgical procedures, required.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• All applicant information will be handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.

COMPENSATION

• Pay Range: $43.30 - $54.90 per hour.
• CVOR Premium Pay.
• Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available.
• Shift, Weekend, & Holiday Differentials.
• Benefits Package applicable to Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN Team Members.
• Career growth & Advancement opportunities within our expanding Surgical Services team, delivering advanced care for complex trauma cases.

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