Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $2,640 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The operating room open heart (OR OH) registered nurse (RN) position is based in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role involves providing specialized cardiovascular, thoracic, and vascular surgical patient care within a high-volume, level 1 trauma facility. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day and must be prepared to work rotating shifts, including call shifts as needed.

Job Details:

• Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
• Specialty: Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH)
• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts, with rotating start times as needed (typically 3x12s, 1815-0645)
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Missouri nursing license or valid compact license; minimum of 0 years of experience (no experience required), but 2 years is preferred; experience in cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgeries is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN preferred.
• Additional Information: First-timers accepted with more than 2 years of experience in a level 1 trauma facility. Flu vaccination required; COVID-19 vaccination not required. Will consider candidates with pending Missouri license at the time of submission.
• Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts per week, with 1-2 weekend call shifts every six weeks; schedule can be adjusted based on unit needs. Holidays as required and discussed in advance.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS are required prior to start.
• Experience: Two years of surgical experience in cardiac or thoracic procedures; considered for less with higher trauma experience.
• Additional Responsibilities: Scrub and circulate duties required, with primary focus on cardiac, thoracic, vascular surgeries, transplants, and complex procedures. Must have sufficient level 1 trauma experience; ability to float within scope and service lines as needed.

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

Posted Date: 2026-06-27

Cross Country Job ID #1265946. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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