Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) – Pennsylvania
Start Date: December 15, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 10-hour day shift, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. On-call coverage required 1-2 days per week plus one weekend per month. Holiday on-call requirement includes one summer and one winter holiday.
Highlights:
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Work at a 548-bed tertiary academic medical center and Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center with a dedicated Heart Center supporting structural heart and advanced cardiovascular interventions
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Collaborate with specialized cardiac surgery, anesthesia, perfusion, and critical care teams in a high-acuity environment
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Must be proficient in both scrubbing and circulating all types of CVOR cases including CABG, TAVR, LVAD/RVAD, valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repair
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Experience required in CVOR, General OR, and Hybrid OR settings with comprehensive cardiovascular case mix
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Cerner Surginet EMR system; hospital-provided scrubs included
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Floating may be required to General OR or a satellite facility approximately 20 miles away based on operational needs
Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required
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Level I Trauma experience required; previous travel experience required
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Pennsylvania single-state or compact RN license required at time of submission
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BLS and ACLS certifications required; TNCC preferred
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Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, infection control, laser safety, radiation safety, specimen handling, Universal Protocol, urinary catheterization, and wound management
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Experience with Cell Saver, electrosurgical units, fiber-optic equipment, Hana Table, and Steris required
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Must be comfortable with code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocols, and malignant hyperthermia management
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Cerner Surginet charting experience required
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Pennsylvania fingerprints and background clearance required prior to start
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a premier academic heart center with cutting-edge cardiovascular and structural heart programs. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team providing life-saving care to a diverse patient population including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. With access to advanced technology, comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and interpretation services, this role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a high-volume trauma and cardiovascular environment.
Note: All requested time off and scheduling preferences must be submitted at the time of application. Requests submitted after initial submission will not be accommodated. Block scheduling is not available for this position.
