Registered Nurse, RN -Cardiac Care, Full Time

Your Future Role At A Glance
Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center
Department/Specialty: Pedi CVOR
Schedule: Day | Full Time 6:30am-5pm, call required including weekend call. Call is 1 weeknight/week, 1 weekend every 5 weeks.
Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits That Help You Thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How You'll Make An Impact In This Role
Perform scrub and circulating duties while maintaining sterile technique, patient safety, and accurate clinical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Coordinate patient care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to support positive surgical outcomes and procedural efficiency.
Assess and monitor patient condition throughout cardiovascular procedures, communicating critical updates to support timely clinical decision-making and quality patient care.
Prepare cardiovascular operating rooms, surgical instruments, and specialized equipment to ensure procedural readiness, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
What Minimum Requirements You'll Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
One or more of the following required:
Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:
~ Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• CVOR RN experience
• Pedi CVOR RN experience
• 5+ years OR RN experience

Equal employment opportunity employer
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