- Job Details CVOR Nurse -$50,000.00 Sign
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- Bonus ( for eligible candidates) Full-time - Day/Evening shift - 10-hour shifts, start time 0630, 0700, or 0730. Monday
- Friday but will require flexibility to work the Mid shifts and take Open Heart Call, as required. Join One of the Nation’s Premier Health Systems ChristianaCare has been recognized as the No. 5 Health System in the United States by Money Magazine in its 2024 national rankings, earning an overall Grade A, including top distinctions in price transparency. This achievement reflects our long-standing commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and operational integrity. We invite skilled and motivated nursing professionals to join a system that continues to set benchmarks in quality and innovation. If you aspire to practice at the highest level of cardiovascular care within a progressive, nationally regarded academic health system, we encourage you to consider this outstanding opportunity. Why ChristianaCare At ChristianaCare, our caregivers are the foundation of our success. We offer a comprehensive rewards structure designed to support professional advancement, personal well‑being, and long-term stability. Benefits Include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective Day One Generous paid time off with an optional PTO buy‑back program Annual Care.com membership with backup dependent care through Care@Work Tuition assistance, including pre‑paid tuition for select nursing programs Robust retirement planning, including a 403(b) and defined contribution plan, coupled with financial mentoring services On‑site fitness center access and wellness reimbursement programs Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment, hotels, rental cars, and more These benefits are intentionally designed to promote both career growth and a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Position Overview: CVOR Registered Nurse – Open Heart Team Christiana Hospital is seeking a highly competent, experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse with specialized Open Heart (CVOR) experience to join our distinguished cardiovascular surgical team. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and cardiovascular specialists within a high-acuity environment focused on outstanding outcomes and exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate demonstrates clinical expertise, sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to service excellence. Key Responsibilities Provide skilled, evidence-based intraoperative nursing care for complex open‑heart surgical procedures Collaborate effectively with surgeons and surgical teams to facilitate safe, efficient operations Ensure adherence to sterile technique, clinical standards, and best practices in cardiac surgery Support patients and their families with professionalism, compassion, and clear communication Participate in scheduled Open
- Heart Call and demonstrate flexibility to support Mid shifts as needed Qualifications BSN preferred or Commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience. Current RN licensure required Three years or more Operating Room experience required Two
- Three years of Open
- Heart Team circulating and scrubbing experience Compensation & Bonus Eligibility Eligible candidates with verified CVOR experience may qualify for a $50,000 sign‑on bonus , paid over a 24‑month period . Hourly
$42.11 - $67.37 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date Dec 31, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/