RN - Cardiovascular OR, Evenings

About the Role

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care in Mercy's Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) at a Level I STEMI and Trauma Center. The CVOR provides advanced surgical care for adult patients across six operating rooms, including a hybrid OR and a peripheral vascular lab. Nurses support both cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, working alongside highly specialized surgeons performing:

• Open heart and vascular procedures
• Minimally invasive surgeries
• Robotic cardiothoracic procedures
• Vascular interventions and complex vascular surgeries

A unique benefit of this role is Mercy's comprehensive training program, where nurses are oriented and trained in both the circulating and scrub roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information
• Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited school
• Current Missouri RN license
• BLS certification
• Strongly prefer one year of RN experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• OR nurse with experience in a surgical setting
• Interest in cardiovascular and vascular specialties
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Team-oriented with strong critical thinking and communication skills
• Interested in expanding skills in both circulating and scrub roles

Benefits

• Day-one comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
• ASN to BSN Bridging Program (up to $16,000)
• Annual merit increases based on performance
• 401k with employer match
• Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance

Benefits are available to eligible co-workers working 32 hours or more per pay period.

Pay

$10,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

Full-time, evenings with call required.