Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Operating Room

Job Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Intermountain Health is investing in our most valuable resource…YOU! Apply today to join our amazing team and benefit from our total reward offerings!

To support your professional development, we also offer up to $5,250 per year in education reimbursement, which can be used to obtain additional degrees, certifications/licenses.

St. Mary’s Regional Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Cardiovascular OR RN to join our surgical services team. As an CVOR nurse, you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. You’ll collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and fellow nurses to ensure seamless operations and exceptional outcomes.

Perks and Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off and extended illness bank

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support up to $5,250/yr

Mental health resources and employee assistance program

Supportive leadership and a mission-driven culture

Outdoor Attractions Near Grand Junction:

Living in Grand Junction means easy access to some of Colorado’s most stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures: Western Colorado Botanical Gardens – A peaceful retreat with tropical plants, butterflies, and walking paths

Grand Junction Adventures – Guided rafting, climbing, and outdoor excursions for thrill-seekers Las Colonias Trail – A scenic riverside path ideal for walking, biking, and birdwatching

Columbine Park – A family-friendly green space with playgrounds and shaded picnic areas

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park – One of the world’s highest suspension bridges with zip lines and panoramic views Las Colonias Park – A sprawling park with an amphitheater, paddleboarding, and dog-friendly areas

James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park – Wildlife viewing, fishing, and riverside trails

Colorado National Monument – Towering red rock canyons and dramatic overlooks for hiking and photography

You: You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as a CVOR Nurse. You’re generous with your compassion, your empathy and especially your voice, because your opinion matters. You’re equally comfortable with patients, families, colleagues, mentors and technology.

You know how to move fast. You know how to stay organized. You know how to have fun. You’re great at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater. Because you believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible.

St. Mary’s Regional Hospital is part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 346-bed regional medical center is in Grand Junction, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Our mission is to bring health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other.

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we’ve launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health.

Healthy

Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.

We: Together we’ll align mission and careers, values and workplace. We’ll honor each other’s dignity and surpass the standards we set. We’ll encourage joy, demand safety and take pride in our integrity. We’ll laugh at each other’s jokes (even the bad ones). We’ll hello and high five. We’ll celebrate milestones and acknowledge the value of spirituality in healing. We’re proud of what we know, which includes how much there is to learn. And instead of placing blame we’ll learn and grow together.

Your day

Department: Operating Room Shift: 10 hours/day Monday - Friday Variable days with call. some nights, weekends, and holidays.

As a Cardiovascular OR RN you need to know how to:

Recognize and address patients’ psychological and physical needs

Foster continuity and quality of care with the best interest and well-being of patients and their families in mind

Assess a patients’ medical status upon admission

Assist in developing individualized treatment plans

Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines

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