Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $2,565 per week

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with Operating Room (OR) and Open Heart (OH) specialty experience for a position based in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role involves working in a high-acuity cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery environment, primarily supporting cardiac and thoracic surgical cases. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
• Specialty: Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH)
• Shift: 12-hour days, 3x12s, from 6:15 AM to 6:45 PM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, with rotating start times as needed
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required
• Required Qualifications: Two years of OR Open Heart experience required, with consideration given to one year if the candidate has Level 1 trauma facility experience. Missouri license required at the time of submittal; IL license in hand required. No more than 7 days of scheduled time off (RTO) permitted, with manager approval needed for longer periods. Flu vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions only.
• Preferred Qualifications: Scrub and circulate experience in cardiovascular, thoracic, and transplant surgeries; experience with vascular procedures, aneurysm repairs, carotid procedures, and transplant cases.
• Additional Information: Must have at least 75 miles distance from the facility; COVID-19 vaccine not required. The position involves supporting high-level cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including transplant and vascular operations, in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Emergency Preparedness: The department handles urgent emergent cases, with expectations for quick case response times.
• License & Certification Submission: Missouri license must be submitted without license if tied to another compact state or in hand at the time of submittal for Illinois. Labs must be completed within 48-72 hours of signing. Modules must be started within one week of contract signing and completed two Fridays prior to start date.
• Compliance: No new RTO after submission; maximum of 7 days RTO; compliance deadline is 3pm CST on the Monday before the initial start date.

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 #1274411. 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