Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $2,160 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room Open Heart Registered Nurse (RN) Temple, Texas
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for operating room (OR) open heart responsibilities. The RN coordinates patient care delivery using the nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support safe transitions through the healthcare encounter. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Schedule: M-W 6:30 AM-7:00 PM; Minimum 36 hours per week
• On-Call: Yes (on-call expectations apply as scheduled)
• Responsibilities:
  • Conduct accurate clinical assessments using clinical reasoning and practice standards
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care; modify plans to meet clinical outcomes
  • Support evidence-based practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning
  • Create a compassionate, supportive, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients and families; maintain appropriate boundaries
  • Preserve confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights of patients and families; address ethical and clinical concerns
  • Facilitate learning for patients, families, nursing staff, the health care team, and community
  • Collaborate with colleagues to implement an integrated plan of care, delegate tasks appropriately, and ensure timely follow-up
  • Use strategies and available resources for problem-solving while considering safety, effectiveness, and efficiency
  • Participate in shared governance and ongoing professional growth, including continuing education and professional engagement
• Required Qualifications:
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Education/Degree: Not specified
  • Experience: 2 years of experience
  • Location Requirements: Temple, Texas
  • Other Requirements/Skills:
    • Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing
    • Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide-range of constituencies
    • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to observe changes in patients medical conditions and communicate changes to nursing staff and physicians/providers
    • Ability to provide age-specific, patient-centered care through the nursing process with sensitivity and respect for diversity
    • General computer skills, including electronic medical documentation and scheduling/payroll systems
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with cardiovascular/thoracic surgical cases, including open heart, open vascular, and endovascular
• Additional Information:
  • Float or weekend coverage may be required if called in.
• Submission Requirements: Resume and cover letter
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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 #1273003. 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