Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room - RNPCORJM

Company: NavitasPartners
Location: New Caney
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Location: Houston, TX Position Type: Permanent Shift: Full-Time – Nights – Rotating Weekends Shift Options: 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts On-Call Requirement: Yes Facility Overview A nationally recognized 420 bed hospital in Houston is seeking an experienced Pediatric CVOR Registered Nurse to join its growing cardiovascular surgical program. This high-acuity facility is dedicated to advanced maternal, neonatal, and pediatric specialty services and is part of a large healthcare network serving the greater Houston region. Unit Overview 4-bed Pediatric Cardiovascular OR Specialized pediatric heart surgery program Collaborative interdisciplinary surgical team Culture of mutual respect and teamwork Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance Position Summary The Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care to pediatric patients undergoing cardiovascular surgical procedures. This role requires specialized expertise in pediatric cardiac surgery and perioperative care. The RN works closely with cardiovascular surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, surgical technologists, and the perioperative team to ensure safe and effective care across the surgical continuum. The RN advocates for pediatric patients and their families, ensuring developmentally appropriate, compassionate, and evidence-based care while supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the CVOR environment. Responsibilities Evaluate pediatric patients prior to surgery Provide patient and family education regarding procedures and perioperative care Prepare patients for surgery, including IV therapy, medications, and surgical site verification Participate in surgical safety protocols (briefing, time-out, debriefing, universal protocol compliance) Recognize and respond to surgical or post-operative emergencies Deliver high-quality, evidence-based perioperative nursing care Monitor patient condition throughout shift and document thoroughly Collaborate with interdisciplinary surgical team members Support performance improvement and workflow efficiency initiatives Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license Associate Degree in Nursing required BSN required (6-month enrollment and 24-month completion if not already obtained) Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience required Pediatric experience required Experience caring for patients post–heart surgery required Children’s hospital experience preferred NICU, PICU, or Mother-Baby experience is a plus Required Certifications BLS (Required) ACLS (Within 60 days of hire) PALS (Within 60 days of hire) Interview Process Recruiter phone screening Interview with Pediatric CV Leadership Job shadow Second-level interview Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $38.03 – $57.05 per hour (based on years of experience) On-Call Rate: $5.00/hour Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case basis Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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