Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $3,960 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Los Angeles, California.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
An Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in open heart procedures is needed for a high-acuity facility located in Los Angeles, California. The position entails providing care for complex cardiac cases, including valve replacements and intra-aortic balloon pump placements. Candidates must have at least one year of travel experience and four or more years in high-acuity hospitals, with recent experience in the last two years. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Specialty: Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH)
• Shift & Hours: 4x10 Days, 6:45 am start (early cases at 6:00 am), end at 5:15 pm, minimum 40 hours per week
• Float Required: Yes, float rotation may be required.
• Required Qualifications: Valid and active California RN license, BLS from the American Heart Association, 1+ years travel experience, 4+ years in high-acuity hospitals (including 2+ recent years), experience with general, robotics, and complex cardiac cases, including open heart procedures that require solo scrub or circulation experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience at academic centers such as UCLA or other renowned heart institutes, ability to adapt quickly, handle complex, high-volume cases (815 cases/day), and support surgeons in highly complex surgeries and redo cases
• Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider) required; ACLS preferred; Fire & Safety Certification must be obtained within 30 days if not held
• Facility Details: Trauma Level 1, 400-bed hospital with 24 OR beds and an average of 4050 cases daily, including open heart, neuro, urology, endovascular, transplants, oncology, and orthopedic procedures; EMR: Cerner
• Vaccination and Health Requirements: Full flu vaccination during season, COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended, and other health and competency exams as detailed in the documentation

Additional Information:
Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable local laws and ordinances. The assignment will not require work or calls on holidays; however, an additional shift may be needed during the week to meet coverage requirements.

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 #1259783. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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