Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $2,835 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

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 Operating Room (OR) Specialty, Open Heart (OH), position is based in Asheville, North Carolina. This role involves working in a high-acuity environment within the cardiovascular preoperative unit. Candidates are required to bring their licensure on the first day. The position offers a schedule from Monday to Friday, with shifts from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Asheville, NC
• Specialty: Operating Room Open Heart
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); experience in Critical Care; preferred Preoperative (PreOp) experience; proficiency with Cerner electronic medical records; excellent documentation skills; ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity patient area; strong communication with interdepartmental teams; critical thinking skills.
• Additional Qualifications: Experience with BCMA; ability to operate within scope of practice; familiarity with large-bore IV starts, skin assessments, assist with arterial, central line, and epidural placement; capable of transporting patients to operating rooms, assisting with induction and intubation, positioning, and skin preps.
• Additional Information: The unit features new equipment and technology, with an experienced team and flexible schedule options. Prioritize candidates with critical care experience and excellent communication skills.
• Float: Float rotation may be required within scope of practice and experience.

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
• Competitionale salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1271224. 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