Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $3,715 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Nurse in Illinois. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care for cardiac surgeries, with responsibilities centered on circulating and potentially scrubbing during complex open heart procedures. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional with proven experience in cardiovascular operating room settings.

Job Details

• Certification: CPR, PALS, BSN. Must possess a current Illinois permanent license.
• Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience; previous travel experience is required.
• Location Requirements: IL (Illinois).
• Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current Illinois permanent license, minimum of 2 years CVOR experience, CPR, PALS, BSN, Epic electronic medical record (EMR) proficiency, and ability to start on any Monday.
• Additional Information: This position is not suitable for first-time travelers. The primary role involves circulating during open heart surgeries, with scrub proficiency preferred but not required.

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 # . Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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