Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $3,215 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The organization is seeking a candidate for the Operating Room (OR) Open Heart specialty position located at a healthcare provider. This role involves supporting cardiac surgery procedures within a Level 1 trauma hospital, with a focus on complex procedures such as CABG, valve repairs, heart failure, ECMO, VAD, and transplants. The position requires dedicated cardiac surgery experience and the ability to manage clinical responsibilities during assigned shifts.

Job Details

• Position Description: Cardiac surgery clinical support in an OR setting, including scrubbing and circulating for complex procedures such as CABG, valve repairs, and transplants. Requires ability to work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with call responsibilities.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in CPR and appropriate specialty certification, with a minimum of 2 years of recent CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) experience. Must have prior travel experience and the ability to scrub and circulate cardiac surgeries.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 11/16/2026 and ending on 05/15/2027.
• Additional Information: Orientation dates are on 11/9 or 11/16, with no orientation on 10/19. Limited time off; candidates should plan to work during holidays as required. Support will be needed for a patient population that includes adult patients with complex cardiac conditions, including heart failure and transplant recipients.
• Submission Requirements: IVS to interview/manger to offer, all travelers must be willing to take call (3 layers of call, 24/7), with requirements varying every six weeks.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1329041. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room Open Heart

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus