Cardiac Specialty Nurse- Operating Room

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Miami, Florida

OPERATING ROOM

Full-time

About the Role

At Nicklaus Children's Health System, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Healthcare space, Inspiring hope and creating a healthy future for every child, every day.

The Cardiac Specialty Scrub Technologist is a highly specialized perioperative professional with advanced expertise in cardiac and congenital heart procedures. This role supports complex surgical, hybrid, transcatheter, and robotic-assisted cardiac procedures by providing expert instrumentation management, procedural anticipation, and direct intraoperative support to surgeons and interventional teams. This role requires specialized cardiac knowledge and the ability to function autonomously in high-acuity, high-risk cardiac environments.

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Requirements

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or National Certification
Successful completion of Operating Room orientation required within 6 months of hire
American Heart Association BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
2-4 years of Surgical Technologist experience in an acute care healthcare environment (or) completion of Surgical Tech student rotation with NCHS
Certified Surgical Technologist highly preferred
Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field
Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers
Able to complete basic competency list and specialized skills list for position
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions
Proficiency in robotic surgical systems and pediatric adaptations
Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, including congenital and acquired heart disease across neonatal, pediatric, and adult congenital populations
Proficiency with specialized cardiac instrumentation, devices, implants, grafts, and robotic surgical platforms
Strong understanding of cardiopulmonary bypass workflows, cannulation strategies, and coordination with perfusion teams
Ability to anticipate procedural needs and respond autonomously during complex, high-acuity cardiac cases
Knowledge of hybrid OR and cardiac catheterization lab environments, including integration of imaging, hemodynamics, and surgical workflows
Demonstrated ability to safely support innovative, first-in-program, or emerging cardiac programs and robotic procedures
Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on sterility, patient safety, and risk mitigation in high-risk procedures
Ability to function effectively under pressure during long, complex, and emergent cardiac cases
Strong interdisciplinary communication and teamwork skills with surgeons, interventional cardiologists, perfusionists, anesthesiology, and nursing teams
Capacity to mentor and support other scrub technologists in cardiac-specific techniques and best practices
Commitment to continuous specialty education, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

Continuing Education: Encouraging and assisting with online and physical coursework
Professional Development: Course assistance, opportunities for teaching community education and more
Tuition Reimbursement: Options included for professional degree, leadership, technical courses and certificate training programs
Compensation & Success Sharing Programs: Nursing Step Program – Magnet Clinical Ladder
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Healthcare, Dental, PTO, Life Insurance

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Nicklaus Children's Health System

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Nicklaus Children's Health System's workplace

Nicklaus Children's Health System is the region's only healthcare system exclusively for children. The health system includes Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a growing number of outpatient centers located throughout the tri-county area, Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation (the organization's fundraising arm), Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (a nonprofit physician practice subsidiary), a management services organization, and an ambulatory surgery center. The organization's mission is to inspire hope and promote lifelong health by providing the best care to every child, with a vision to create a healthy future for every child and be a trusted partner to children and their families throughout their life journey. Nicklaus Children's Health System operates with a values-driven approach where every decision is guided by the CREATE framework: Collaboration, Responsibility, Empowerment, Advocacy, Transformation, and Empathy.

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Nicklaus Children's Health System is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Financial & Retirement, Education & Development, Work-Life Balance & Perks. For this role specifically, benefits include: Continuing Education: Encouraging and assisting with online and physical coursework, Professional Development: Course assistance, opportunities for teaching community education and more, Tuition Reimbursement: Options included for professional degree, leadership, technical courses and certificate training programs, Compensation & Success Sharing Programs: Nursing Step Program – Magnet Clinical Ladder, Comprehensive Benefits Package: Healthcare, Dental, PTO, Life Insurance. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Patient-First Mindset and Genuine Team Belonging and Innovation and Continuous Improvement.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Inspire Hope Every Day and Cultivate a Culture of Empowerment.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace® Certified 2026.

Nicklaus Children's Health System currently has 20 open positions. They are hiring across departments like OPERATING ROOM. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/nicklaus-children-s-health-system/jobs.

A helpful tip for interviewing here: Emphasize your alignment with Nicklaus Children's Health System's mission-driven values and explain why you're passionate about pediatric care and serving children and families..

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