Registered Nurse CVOR

• Location: Milwaukee, WI

• Facility: Columbia St Mary's Milwaukee

• Department: Cardiovascular Operating Room

• Schedule: Rotating Shift | Full-time

• Perform both scrub functions and handling of instruments and supplies used during complex cardiovascular surgical procedures.
• Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patients during cardiovascular procedures.
• Assist operating physicians and anesthesia with accessing and maintaining lines and intubation during cardiovascular procedures.
• Prepare cardiovascular operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences: 

• Minimum of 2 years of recent CV Operating Room experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of perioperative nursing standards, sterile technique, aseptic practice, and patient safety.
• Strong communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and organizational skills.