Responsibilities Cardiovascular Operating Room RNs (CVOR RNs) work in cardiovascular operating rooms assisting surgeons with tasks such as surgical procedures and operating cardiopulmonary bypass/heart and lung machines. CVOR RNs administer anesthesia and monitor the patient during operating procedures. CVOR RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coordinate surgical suite activities, prioritize and direct the surgical team in emergent situations Ensure that sterile procedures are followed and that patient safety is a priority at all times Deliver patient care in complex, urgent, and lifesaving situations