CVOR Registered Nurse

Memorial Health (GA) Savannah, GA 31404, US

JOIN THE BUILD. SHAPE THE FUTURE. SAVE LIVES.

CVOR Registered Nurse (RN)
Level I Trauma Center | Tertiary Referral Center | Growing Cardiovascular Program
This Is More Than a Job. Its a Rare Opportunity.
We are rebuilding our Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) program and recruiting elite surgeons, advanced providers, and cardiovascular specialists to create the regions premier heart and vascular surgery destination.
Were looking for experienced CVOR Registered Nurses who want to be part of something bigger than maintaining the status quo. If youve ever wanted a seat at the table while building a world-class cardiovascular surgery program from the ground floor, this is your opportunity.

Why Join Us?
✅ Help build a next-generation CVOR program
✅ Work alongside newly recruited cardiac surgeons and multidisciplinary cardiovascular leaders
✅ Level I Trauma Center with complex, high-acuity cases
✅ Tertiary referral center serving a large regional population
✅ Influence workflows, equipment selection, quality initiatives, and best practices
✅ Opportunities for leadership, precepting, and program development
✅ Be part of a culture committed to clinical excellence and innovation

What Youll Do
As a CVOR RN, youll be a critical member of the surgical team caring for patients undergoing:

CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
Valve Repair and Replacement
Thoracic Aortic Procedures
TAVR Support
Carotid and Major Vascular Procedures
Emergency Cardiac and Trauma Cases
Mechanical Circulatory Support Cases
ECMO Initiation and Support
Advanced Structural Heart Procedures

Responsibilities include:

Circulating complex cardiovascular and thoracic procedures
Executing time-outs and adhering to AORN standards
Managing high-acuity patients requiring invasive monitoring
Collaborating with perfusionists, anesthesia, surgeons, and critical care teams
Supporting cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO workflows
Maintaining sterile technique and patient safety throughout procedures
Participating in quality, performance improvement, and cardiovascular service-line initiatives

Preferred Experience

CVOR circulating experience required
Experience with open-heart procedures strongly preferred
Knowledge of:

Cardiopulmonary bypass
ECMO
IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
Cell Saver technology
Hemodynamic monitoring
Blood conservation strategies
Aortic and vascular procedures

Certifications We Value
Required

Current RN License
BLS (American Heart Association)

Preferred

ACLS
CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse)
CSC (Certified Surgical Cardiovascular Nurse)
PCCN
CCRN
TNCC
ECMO Specialist Training
Cardiac Surgery Continuing Education

The Ideal Candidate
You are:

Passionate about cardiovascular surgery
Calm under pressure
Committed to excellence in patient outcomes
A strong team player
Interested in helping shape workflows and culture
Excited by growth rather than intimidated by change

Youre the nurse who sees an opportunity to build something exceptional and wants your fingerprints on its success.

Be There at the Beginning
A new era of cardiovascular care is being built. Join a team investing in people, technology, and clinical excellence to become the cardiovascular destination of choice for the region.
The cases. The complexity. The opportunity. The future.
Come Build It With Us.

Benefits

Memorial Health University Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Memorial Health University Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 600+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, childrens care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the regions only Level I trauma center and childrens hospital, as well as the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine.

At Memorial Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Open Heart opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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