When a dying patient gets a new lease on life through the efforts of a cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) team, it’s a celebration like no other. But losing a patient on the operating room table is one of the lowest lows a CVOR team can experience. The intense highs and lows of the CVOR are just one reason why becoming

The specific responsibilities of CVOR nurses center around providing specialized care during cardiovascular surgical procedures. Your primary role is to assist the surgical team in the operating room, ensuring patient safety and optimizing surgical outcomes.

Your responsibilities include preparing the operating room and ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are properly sterilized and available. You collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists and

RNs may be drawn to the cardiovascular operating room for various reasons. Some RNs naturally seek roles they feel give them more opportunities to make a significant difference in patients’ lives. Others may enjoy the fast-paced environment and/or the level of responsibility it brings. They may enjoy the challenge of obtaining specialized skills to provide their patients with the highest