Advance Heart Failure Registered Nurse

Hoag Hospital's CVOR is a cornerstone of its perioperative and cardiac surgical services, supporting complex cardiovascular and thoracic procedures in a high-acuity, technologically advanced environment. The program combines multidisciplinary collaboration with leading-edge surgical innovation to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
Hoag is nationally recognized for clinical excellence, including Magnet designation and repeated "Best Hospital" rankings by U.News & World Report. The CVOR is led by board-certified, fellowship-trained, and internationally respected physician leaders known for advancing minimally invasive and complex cardiac and thoracic surgical techniques.
In partnership with Hoag Heart & Vascular Institute, the CVOR supports a comprehensive range of procedures including open heart surgery, valve repair and replacement, CABG, thoracic aortic interventions, and advanced vascular cases. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation, and measurable quality outcomes.
We are hiring for full-time, part-time and per-diem positions in Newport Beach and Irvine.
Provides direct care to high-acuity cardiac patients.
Coordinates with perfusionists, anesthesiologists, and surgeons.
Prepares OR and verifies specialized cardiac equipment.
Maintains sterile field and monitors vitals/hemodynamics.
Responds to emergencies (e.g., Documents intraoperative events and ensures proper handoff to PACU/CVICU staff.
Serve as charge nurse or team lead during high-risk procedures.
Lead intraoperative crisis response and emergency protocols.
Develop and deliver training for CVOR staff on new technologies and procedures.
Collaborate with surgeons on procedural planning and workflow optimization.
Lead quality improvement projects and present findings to leadership.
Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

• 3-5 years' experience in an Acute Healthcare
• Understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures (e.g., CABG, valve replacements, aortic repairs)

Registered Nurse in the State of California - Current and in good standing.

Current BLS certification prior to clinical rotation.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than 1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County's health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.News & World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
Job Category Nursing