Manager, Cardiovascular, Open Heart Surgery
Sacramento CA
2/11/2026
Full-Time Regular
CVOR Nurse Manager – Open Heart Leadership Opportunity
Northern California Relocation Available
If you’ve built CVOR teams before — this is your chance to build one the right way.
This established cardiovascular surgical program supports approximately 70% of NORCALs open-heart cases across 4 CVOR suites. Leadership is committed to stabilizing staffing, transitioning to a mixed care delivery model, and elevating surgical quality and operational efficiency.
What You’ll Lead
- 4 CVOR rooms
- 20+ nurses
- High-acuity open-heart volume
- Pediatric and adult cardiovascular populations
- Endovascular procedures (plus)
What You’ll Do
- Direct day-to-day CVOR operations
- Oversee staffing stabilization and workforce model transition
- Manage productivity, supplies, and financial targets
- Strengthen physician and multidisciplinary relationships
- Lead regulatory and compliance initiatives (USP 800, accreditation)
- Develop and mentor the next generation of CVOR leaders
- Improve workflows and patient throughput
What Makes This Role Different
- True service-line authority
- Executive-level compensation
- System-backed resources
- One primary shift model (6:30–15:00)
- Opportunity to create lasting impact in a high-profile cardiac program
Ideal Background
- 8+ years relevant RN experience
- 3–5 years CVOR leadership or service line coordination
- Minimum 2 years open-heart RN leadership required
- Experience with pediatrics and adult CV cases
RN (California licensure required but will consider out of state candidates committed to moving to CA) - BLS, ACLS, PALS
- CNOR preferred
This role requires a hands-on leader who can command respect clinically and operationally.
If you are currently a CVOR Supervisor, Service Line Coordinator, or Manager ready for larger scope and compensation — let’s talk confidentially.