Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Nurse in Asheville, North Carolina. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care to patients undergoing open heart procedures within a high-acuity cardiac surgical unit. The position emphasizes independent clinical judgment and collaboration in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Job Details
Position Description:
The OR Open Heart Nurse will provide perioperative nursing care in a dedicated cardiac surgical unit, supporting patients through preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Responsibilities include assisting with large-bore IV starts, arterial line, central line, and epidural placement, as well as helping with patient transport, induction, intubation, and positioning.
Required Qualifications:
Certifications in BLS, and experience with advanced procedures such as arterial line and epidural placement. Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with at least 1 year of experience in a high-acuity, perioperative setting. Must work a day shift from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications:
Critical Care experience, preoperative (PreOp) nursing background, and proficiency in documentation and communication within a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information:
The role requires excellent critical thinking skills, independence, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment. The unit values staff expertise, technological advancements, and a collaborative team approach.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
