RN - Open Heart (CVOR) - Kissimmee, FL - Direct Hire / Full Time


Lakeland, FL
Lakeland, Florida
8 Locations
Posted On: November 03, 2026
Last Day to Apply: December 03, 2026
Pay: $31.84 to $46.26 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Open Heart (CVOR)
Location: Kissimmee, FL
Job Type: Full Time / Direct Hire
On-Call Pay: $4
Shift Differentials: $4.50 for nights, $1.50 weekend differential, and $1.50 for having a national certification
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 7:00 AM–7:00 PM | Days (3×12 Hours)
On-Call: Once a week and one weekend per month (subject to department needs)

Pay Rate: $31.84- $46.26 (17+ years of experience.)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing open-heart and cardiovascular surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have CVOR experience in an acute care environment and the ability to support complex surgical procedures while maintaining patient safety and high standards of care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing open-heart and cardiovascular surgical procedures.

  • Assist with and support complex cardiovascular and open-heart surgeries.

  • Monitor patients' conditions and respond promptly to changes during surgical procedures.

  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

  • Maintain patient safety and adhere to infection control and surgical protocols.

  • Ensure proper preparation and maintenance of the operating room and surgical equipment.

  • Monitor and document patient care accurately.

  • Provide safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.

  • Participate in on-call rotations as required by departmental needs.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of Open Heart (CVOR) RN experience in an acute care environment.

  • Active Florida RN license or approved multistate/Compact RN license.

  • Compact license holders must obtain a Florida RN license within 60 days of relocation.

  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA Healthcare Provider) are mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

  • BSN preferred.

  • CNOR certification preferred.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage for common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.

  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.

  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.

  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off company stock.

  • Family support through fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.

  • Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.

  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.

  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.

  • Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.

  • Colleague recognition program.

  • Time Away From Work Program, including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.

  • Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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