Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $3,710 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The operating room with open heart specialty in a cardiac surgical environment is seeking a qualified health care professional. The role involves intraoperative scrub and circulate duties for cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and transplant (heart and lung) procedures. The position will include participation in a team rotation for on-call duties, including one weekend day every four-week cycle.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in perioperative nursing, relevant educational background in nursing or surgical technology, and minimum of 0 years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiothoracic surgical procedures and scrub and circulate skills checklist completion.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Must have prior experience scrubbing and circulating cardiovascular (CVOR) cases, with strong skills in both roles. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced surgical environment. Responsibilities include preparing the surgical environment, managing operative instruments, and supporting surgical team activities during cardiac surgeries.

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 #1318705. 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