Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse

About the Facility

Located in a city known for its healthcare services, this facility features:

• 492 Beds
• Level II Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Primary Stroke Center

General Information

• Number of Beds: 15 total, including 2 dedicated cardiovascular rooms
• First-time travelers are welcome with at least 2-3 years of experience
• Required years of experience: 2-3 years

Patient Types

The role involves working with patients undergoing:

• Open heart procedures
• CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
• TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
• AVR (Aortic Valve Replacement)
• MVR (Mitral Valve Replacement)
• Sternotomy
• Thoracotomy/Thoracoscopy
• VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)
• ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)

Patient Ratios

Patient-to-nurse ratio is set at 1:1.

Required Skills

• Experience in cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) settings
• Competency with listed patient types

Required Certifications

• BLS certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Support on the Unit

The unit is supported by:

• Operating Room Assistant (ORA)
• Desk Assistant
• Some First Assistants (FAs)
• Charge Nurse
• Team Leaders for service lines

Technology and Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
• IV Pumps: Plum 360
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Spacelabs

Orientation

A comprehensive 2-week orientation will be provided on day shifts. New hires are expected to take buddy call during this period.

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation includes on-call duty.
• On-call schedule: 10-12 days per month.
• Holiday working is anticipated as per contract requirements.
• Time-off requests must be approved by the manager.
• Schedule cycle will be determined based on the department’s needs.

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Green, provided by the facility.
• Parking: Available in a designated parking deck.