HCA Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Open Heart Operating Room in Nashville, TN. In this high-acuity role, you'll provide specialized perioperative care for cardiovascular surgery patients, supporting complex open heart procedures. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perfusionists, ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate care. At HCA, you'll join a culture focused on teamwork, learning, and innovation, with robust clinical resources, ongoing education, and clear pathways for professional growth and advancement. Responsibilities Provide specialized perioperative nursing care for open heart surgery patients in the operating room Prepare, assess, and monitor patients before, during, and after cardiovascular procedures Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot OR and cardiovascular equipment in collaboration with surgical teams Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products per physician orders and protocols Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique, infection control, and patient safety standards Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the medical record Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and OR staff to optimize outcomes Respond to emergencies and participate in code and rapid response situations as needed Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and post-operative care Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives Required Skills Cardiovascular OR nursing Perioperative patient assessment Hemodynamic monitoring Management of invasive lines and drips Operation of OR and cardiac equipment Sterile technique and infection control Intraoperative documentation Medication and blood product administration Emergency and code response Interdisciplinary care coordination