What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac OR Nurse position at AP Health?
Location: Palm Beach, FL
AP Health is a private practice comprised of advanced practice providers and surgical technicians. We provide perioperative services to hospitals, surgeons, and surgery centers. We partner with facilities to offer highly trained and knowledgeable providers in many specialties.
AP Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technician to join our team in the greater Palm Beach, FL area. A successful candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in cardiac surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinguished team that delivers top tier care.
What You Will Do
AP Health is a private practice comprised of advanced practice providers and surgical technicians. We provide perioperative services to hospitals, surgeons, and surgery centers. We partner with facilities to offer highly trained and knowledgeable providers in many specialties.
AP Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technician to join our team in the greater Palm Beach, FL area. A successful candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in cardiac surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinguished team that delivers top tier care.
What You Will Do
- Position patients safely with attention to pressure injury prevention, nerve protection, and hemodynamic stability
- Assist with rapid response to cardiac emergencies (e.g., malignant arrhythmias, acute hemorrhage, protamine reactions)
- Ensure availability and functionality of specialized CVOR equipment (e.g., sternal saws, transesophageal echo probes, hemodynamic monitors)
- Prepare and administer cardiac medications (e.g., vasopressors, antiarrhythmics) under physician direction
- Support cell saver, IABP, and ECMO setup/priming as needed
- Active RN license in Florida
- BSN from an accredited nursing program
- Minimum 2 years circulating experience in cardiac surgery (open heart, minimally invasive, robotics)
- Ability to take call
- Comprehensive and flexible medical, dental and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability, basic and supplemental life
- 401K retirement plan with company matching
- Participation in the company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
- Paid state license, malpractice, and other agreed upon licenses and dues
- Tuition reimbursement
- Annual $1,500 allotment accompanied by 3 days of paid non-work time for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- Generous PTO and "life/work" balance
Salary : $1,500
