Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Cardiovascular OR (CVOR)

Houston, TX

Employment Type, Schedule, Compensation

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Schedule: Nights | Rotating Weekends

• Shift Options: 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts

• Base Pay Range: $38.00 – $57.05 per hour (based on experience)

• On-Call Pay: $5.00 per hour

• Sign-On Bonus: Available on a case-by-case basis

• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse to support complex pediatric cardiac surgical procedures in Houston, Texas. This role requires specialized perioperative expertise and experience caring for pediatric patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who thrives in a high-acuity surgical environment, values interdisciplinary collaboration, and is passionate about delivering developmentally appropriate, family-centered care to pediatric cardiac patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pediatric patients and families for cardiovascular surgical procedures, including education and perioperative support.

• Perform preoperative assessments and ensure readiness for surgery.

• Manage intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.

• Participate in surgical safety protocols including briefings, time-outs, and debriefings.

• Monitor patient status intraoperatively and respond to emergent situations.

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care throughout the surgical continuum.

• Collaborate closely with pediatric cardiovascular surgeons, anesthesia providers, perfusionists, and perioperative staff.

• Apply critical thinking, clinical judgment, and technical skills to support safe surgical outcomes.

• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately and thoroughly.

• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and follow-up care.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and uphold patient safety standards.

Required

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (within required timeframe).

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (within required timeframe).

• Experience caring for patients recovering from cardiac surgery.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Prior experience in Pediatric CVOR, PICU, NICU, Pediatrics, or Mother/Baby units.

• Children’s hospital or pediatric cardiac surgical experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation

• On-call pay for required coverage

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off and paid family leave

• Continuing education and professional development support

• Relocation and sign-on incentives when applicable

Ideal For

This role is ideal for an RN with pediatric and cardiac experience who enjoys the operating room environment, values teamwork, and wants to build long-term expertise in pediatric cardiovascular surgery on the night shift.

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