Clinical Research Nurse - Cardiovascular Operating Room

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Nurse (CVOR) – 36 Hours/Week

Palo Alto, CA
Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse (CVOR) for a well-known Bay Area healthcare organization in Palo Alto, California . This is a three-day-per-week (36 hours/week) opportunity for a highly skilled RN with strong cardiovascular operating room experience.

If you thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment and are passionate about delivering evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care, we’d love to connect with you.

Compensation

$82.00 – $90.00 per hour
Hourly wage depends upon experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Position Overview

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a Registered Nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and hospital policies.

This role is responsible for the full nursing process — assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of care — while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams and supporting patients and families throughout the surgical and recovery journey.

This position specifically supports CVOR services , circulating and scrubbing for complex procedures.

Specialty Focus: CVOR

• Circulates and scrubs complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries
• Responds to hospital-wide CV Codes and ECMO placements
• Provides on-call support for Type A cases
• Rapidly recognizes and responds to emergent situations, activating protocols as needed

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across all phases of treatment
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and interpret clinical data
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team
• Monitor patients for changes in condition, adverse responses, and complications
• Provide patient and family education tailored to learning needs, culture, and clinical condition
• Promote a healing environment through emotional support and strong communication
• Delegate appropriately, prioritize effectively, and integrate multiple clinical demands
• Maintain patient and staff safety while ensuring compliance with standards and policies
• Support team development through mentorship, teaching, and participation in shared governance
• Utilize technology effectively for documentation, communication, and clinical research
• Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and commitment to lifelong learning

✅ Required Qualifications

• Active CA RN license
• Current American Heart Association BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification
• Minimum 3+ years of CVOR experience (required)
• Experience circulating and scrubbing complex cardiac cases
• Strong critical thinking and emergency response skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Why This Role?

• Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
• Competitive Bay Area compensation
• Advanced cardiac and vascular surgical exposure
• Meaningful impact in life-saving procedures

If you are a skilled CVOR nurse ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative, high-acuity surgical environment in Palo Alto, apply today to learn more.