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Travel CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Operating Room Contract

Advance your nursing career with a 13-week CVOR travel nurse contract in Rockford, Illinois. Join a specialized cardiovascular operating room team supporting complex cardiac and robotic surgical procedures alongside an experienced heart team. This Illinois travel nursing opportunity offers a welcoming Midwestern setting, outdoor recreation, urban amenities, and convenient access to the greater Chicago region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Nursing Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,670–$2,810
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract End Date: January 30, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 10-hour day shifts, approximately 4 shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Call Coverage: Rotational call coverage, including occasional 24-hour Saturday or Sunday call
• Healthcare Setting: On-site cardiovascular operating room
• Location: Rockford, Illinois

CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Illinois
• At least 3 years of verifiable cardiovascular operating room or cardiothoracic operating room experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting robotic surgery procedures
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Ability to work 10-hour day shifts and participate in a rotating call schedule
• Strong collaboration, communication, and critical-thinking skills in a high-acuity perioperative environment

CVOR RN Responsibilities

• Provide specialized perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Function effectively as a circulator and/or scrub nurse according to unit needs and clinical competency
• Support robotic cardiac and surgical procedures using safe, evidence-based nursing practices
• Prepare the cardiovascular operating room, equipment, instruments, and supplies for scheduled procedures
• Maintain strict sterile technique and promote patient safety throughout the perioperative experience
• Monitor patient status, communicate changes promptly, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the broader heart team
• Assist with surgical counts, specimen handling, clinical documentation, and operating room turnover
• Participate in scheduled rotational call coverage, including occasional weekend call

Apply now for this CVOR Registered Nurse travel contract in Rockford, Illinois, and join a dedicated cardiovascular surgical team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.