Cardiac OR Nurse (Sign On Bonus!)

  • Tower Health
  • West Reading, PA 19611, USA
  • Dec 04, 2020

Job Description

Overview

$10,000 Sign on bonus!

$3,000 payouts in 6, 12 and 18 months.

Must maintain FTE of 0.6 or higher in a Bonus eligible unit and $1,000 in first check.

Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people. Together, our six acute care hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care — from prevention, screenings and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs and public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be. Tower Health’s caring, highly trained physicians and staff are committed to patient safety and satisfaction.

With more than 14,000 team members, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership of Tower Health and Drexel University, in Philadelphia. It also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in West Reading; home healthcare services provided by Tower Health at Home; and a network of 22 urgent care facilities across the Tower Health service area. Tower Health offers a connected network of 2,200 physicians, specialists, and providers across more than 230 convenient locations.

Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership and staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our patients benefit from access to a broad range of services — all right here in our region.

At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health’s commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.

Responsibilities

We are a Center for Bariatric Surgery, total joints, cardiac, DaVinci Robot, ENT, Ortho, GYN, Breast Stereotaxic program and a Level I Trauma Center caring for 17,000 patients undergoing surgical procedures each year. We have 24 brand new operating rooms, 6 with hybrid capabilities, including robotic surgery. Advancements in spinal surgery including minimally invasive procedures along with Stealth guided navigation system for brain surgery and shunt placement are found in our ORs.

We are currently seeking an experienced Cardiac Operating Room RN to join our cardiac surgery team. This team hands and circulates for OR cases such as cardiac robotic valve replacement, minimally invasive valve replacement, CABG procedures, LEAD extraction cases, TAVR procedures, etc. This team also performs thoracic cases. RN must have cardiac surgery experience.

8 or 10 hour shifts are available. Call coverage: evenings, nights, and weekends. 30 minute call response time; Private call rooms available.

Reading Hospital offers learning experiences in complicated procedures in all specialties and embrace a collaborative team environment. Be a part of our talented team of nurses practicing within our dynamic, advanced and highly technical Operating Rooms. Benefit from a diverse experience which offers a Career Advancement Program, shared governance & educational assistance.

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Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing school. PA RN license required. BLS certification required. Must have cardiac surgery experience to be considered. Open Heart experience desired.