Registered Nurse / RN CVOR Circulator
Hillcrest Healthcare System·Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hillcrest Healthcare System·Tulsa, Oklahoma
The CVOR RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, and documentation of perioperative care for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients. They coordinate the intraoperative environment to ensure safety, maintain sterility, and serve as the patient's advocate.
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Circulator Registered Nurse (RN) in Tulsa, OK.
Why Join Us?
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Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team: Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V.
Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.
The Cardiothoracic and Vascular Operating Room Registered Nurse (CVOR RN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures.
As the circulating nurse, the RN coordinates the intraoperative environment to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care by maintaining a sterile surgical environment, coordinating resources, promoting effective communication among the interdisciplinary team, and serving as the patient's advocate throughout the surgical experience.
The CVOR RN demonstrates specialized knowledge of complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures, advanced surgical technology, patient safety principles, and perioperative nursing practice while exercising sound clinical judgment and critical thinking in a high-acuity surgical setting.
Responsibilities are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, professional nursing standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
Job Requirements: ADN or BSN Registered Nurse A minimum of 1-year Nursing experience Oklahoma or applicable Multi-state RN license (upon hire) BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care ACLS (within 30 days of hire) PALS (within 30 days of hire)
Candidates must have an ADN or BSN and at least one year of nursing experience. Required certifications include a valid RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Market context
Nursing roles in Oklahoma typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and community settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for reliable bedside skills, current or soon-to-be-obtained BLS certification, and the ability to meet basic education or experience requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your BLS timeline and tailor your application to match the experience level the posting asks for.
