What Is a CVOR Nurse?
A cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) nurse provides perioperative care for patients undergoing heart, vascular, and other cardiothoracic procedures. As part of a highly specialized surgical team, CVOR nurses help prepare patients and the operating room while supporting safe, efficient care throughout complex procedures.
CVOR nurses may circulate or scrub during surgery, maintain sterile technique, manage specialized equipment and supplies, document care, and anticipate the needs of surgeons and other team members. Their work can involve procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair or replacement, aneurysm repair, and other cardiovascular surgeries where technical skill and close coordination are essential.