Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $3,145 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) Location: Oak Lawn, Illinois. This role involves providing surgical support within a high-volume, Level I Trauma Center specializing in cardiovascular and vascular procedures. The position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in operating room and open heart procedures, supporting adult cardiac surgeries including TAVR, AAA, endarterectomies, and other vascular and thoracic cases.
• Required Qualifications: OR/CVOR RN certification, BLS certification required, 2-3 years of acute care experience (unless IR Hybrid Tech, then 3 years of hybrid experience), valid license, EPIC electronic medical record experience, current drivers license and insurance.
• Schedule: 10-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM, 4 days per week with a rotation schedule. Weekend rotation is every 4th weekend (Saturday-Sunday).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with adult or pediatric open-heart cases, critical care experience, Level I trauma experience, EPIC proficiency.
• Additional Information: The position involves orienting on first days, unit-specific training, supporting a 24/7 operating environment, and rotating shifts including day, evening, and night hours. On-call responsibilities with a 30-minute response time and holiday coverage are required.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must be able to scrub and circulate, with demonstrated experience performing these duties in high-acuity cardiac and vascular cases.

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 #1311409. 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