CVOR Registered Nurse (RN)

CVOR Registered Nurse (RN)

Sanford, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Days | Rotating Weekends

On-Call Requirement: Yes

• Approximately 10–15 on-call shifts per month

• 30-minute call-back radius required

Compensation & Incentives

• $34.85/hr (2 years experience)

• $38.28/hr (5 years experience)

• $42.86/hr (10 years experience)

• $49.06/hr (17+ years experience)

• On-Call Pay: $4.00/hour

• Call-Back Rate: Time and a half

• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Overview

A Level II Trauma acute care hospital in Central Florida is seeking an experienced CVOR Registered Nurse to join a high-performing cardiovascular surgery team. This role supports open-heart and cardiovascular procedures while maintaining flexibility to assist in the general OR when cardiac cases are not scheduled.

This position is ideal for a CVOR RN who values teamwork, advanced technology, and consistent surgical exposure within a collaborative perioperative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preoperative patient assessments

• Prepare patients for cardiovascular surgical procedures, including IV therapy and pre-op medications

• Participate in surgical site verification, time-outs, briefings, and debriefings per policy

• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures and perioperative care

• Monitor patient status intraoperatively and respond to emergencies as needed

• Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams

• Document patient condition, care provided, and clinical changes accurately and timely

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to patient safety and surgical workflow

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care CVOR RN experience

• Active Florida RN license or multistate compact license (Florida license required within 60 days of relocation)

• Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree

• BLS certification (within 30 days of hire)

Required Within 6 Months of Hire:

• ACLS

• PALS or ENPC

Program Highlights

• Cardiovascular surgery program with 10–15 open-heart cases per month

• When cardiac cases are not scheduled, RN supports general OR services

• Strong culture of collaboration and mutual respect among surgical teams

• Ongoing investment in surgical technology, equipment, and workflow efficiency

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive CVOR pay structure with defined experience tiers

• $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation support

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 9% (based on tenure)

• Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage

• Tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and certification support

• Fertility, adoption, and family-building benefits

• Wellness, counseling, and financial wellbeing resources

Ideal For

• CVOR RNs seeking consistent cardiac exposure with schedule stability

• Nurses comfortable with on-call requirements and high-acuity surgical care

• RNs who value teamwork, structure, and clinical excellence

• Candidates seeking long-term growth in cardiovascular perioperative nursing

Keywords 

CVOR RN, Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse, Open Heart Surgery RN, OR RN Cardiovascular, CVOR Jobs Florida

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