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Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Lead - Cardiothoracic Team

Riverside Regional Medical Center - Newport News, VirginiaFull-time$90k–$124k2026-07-21 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead Registered Nurse for Cardiothoracic surgical cases, ensuring operational oversight, patient care planning, and staff competency in the perioperative setting.

Role type

Senior Registered Nurse (Surgical Lead)

Builds

Safe surgical outcomes and standardized care processes for cardiothoracic patients

Domain

Healthcare / Cardiothoracic Surgery

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Patient assessment, care planning, delegation, emergency response, staff training, interdisciplinary collaboration, cost management, regulatory documentation

Preferred skills

BSN degree, experience with diverse patient populations

Technologies

Electronic health records, surgical equipment checklists

Responsibilities

Coordinate surgical case preparation with physicians and vendors; assess and plan care for cardiothoracic patients; train staff on specialty competencies; implement cost-saving measures; document clinical and quality data; manage emergency supplies and drills.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC