Travel CVOR RN - $2,680 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiovascular OR (CVOR) position at a Level II Trauma Center in Charleston, SC, requiring at least 2 years of experience with thoracic, vascular, and cardiac surgical cases.

Details

• Position is based in the Heart OR (CVOR) department of a 313-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center in North Charleston, SC
• OR suite has 17 beds with a 1:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Staffing model includes 1 RN and 1 CST per room, turnover staff, 1 charge RN, and 4:1 anesthesia coverage with an in-house night shift
• Surgical cases include cardiovascular/thoracic, general, trauma, ortho (trauma and elective joints/sports medicine), urology, GYN, plastics, and complex neuro (craniectomy and spine)
• Specific cardiovascular procedures include CABG, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass, and mitral/aortic valve replacement
• Equipment includes the XI robotic system, Mako joint robot, and advanced spine technology
• EMR system is Meditech
• Shift hours are 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (10-hour shifts) with on-call requirements
• 3 call shifts (12-hour) per 4-week cycle; both day and night call shifts available
• Travelers are scheduled every other weekend and holidays on a rotating basis with hospital staff
• No floating required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — SC or Compact license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date)
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVOR/cardiovascular OR nursing experience
• Thoracic and vascular experience required, including heart and valve replacements
• Strong circulating RN skills in cardiac (CV/PV), AAA, CABG, fem-pop bypass, and mitral/aortic valve replacement cases
• General circulating OR knowledge including patient positioning, prepping, and facilitating cases across surgical specialties
• Experience with robotic-assisted surgery preferred (XI robotic system experience a plus)
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (candidates from Florida or Missouri must provide two references)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include circulating RN duties across cardiovascular, general, trauma, ortho, neuro, urology, GYN, and robotic cases
• AIDET patient experience standards are expected
• Hospital scrubs are provided — no need to supply your own
• Facility is an HCA Healthcare hospital recognized as a Cardiac Center, Total Joint Center, Stroke Center, and Level II Trauma Center
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — no local candidates will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-736998. 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: Travel RN - Operating Room - Cardiovascular OR/CVOR

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.