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Registered Nurse – OR (Circulator – Cardiac OR)

Veracity Software Inc, Rochester, NY, United States


Overview

Location: Rochester, New York (Onsite)

Schedule: Variable (Day / Evening / Night as needed)

Work Type: Contract

Positions: 1

Hours: 36–40 Hours per Week

Shift Details: As per unit requirement

Role
Registered Nurse – OR Circulator (Cardiac OR)

is responsible for providing perioperative nursing care in a high-acuity Adult Cardiac Operating Room environment. This role requires expertise in circulating complex cardiac procedures including CABG, valve replacements, and heart transplant cases, while ensuring patient safety and collaboration with multidisciplinary surgical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Function independently as an OR circulator for cardiac procedures

Assist in complex cardiac surgeries (CABG, TAVI, VAD, ECMO, transplant)

Support minimally invasive and structural heart procedures

Patient Care & Safety

Ensure sterile technique and patient safety during procedures

Monitor patient status throughout surgery

Follow infection control and surgical safety protocols

Surgical Specialties Exposure

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

Structural heart procedures (Bentall, valve replacements)

Heart failure procedures (VAD, ECMO, Impella)

Heart transplant surgeries

Team Collaboration

Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff

Support multidisciplinary surgical teams

Ensure smooth OR workflow and coordination

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate patient and procedural records

Ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory standards

Follow EMR documentation protocols

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

Active New York RN License (Required)

Minimum 2+ years of RN experience

Experience in Operating Room (OR Circulator role)

Ability to independently circulate complex cases

BLS Certification (AHA – Required)

ACLS Certification (AHA – Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Cardiac OR

Experience in Level 1 Trauma centers

Experience in heart transplant procedures

Core Competencies

Perioperative nursing care

Cardiac surgical support

Patient safety and sterile techniques

Communication and teamwork

Critical thinking

Work Environment

Adult Cardiac Operating Room

High-acuity surgical environment

Onsite role in Rochester, NY

Additional Requirements

Must be flexible with scheduling and call requirements

Must be comfortable handling complex cardiac cases

Must maintain all certifications

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