Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $2,405 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Surgeon specializing in Open Heart procedures is sought for a healthcare organizations facility located in Temple, Texas. This position involves providing advanced cardiovascular surgical interventions within a busy inpatient setting, with a focus on open heart and vascular surgeries. The role requires a highly skilled professional capable of handling complex surgical cases with precision and expertise.

Job Details

• Location: Temple, Texas, United States
• Work Schedule: M-W 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM (12-hour shifts) with on-call responsibilities
• Shift: AM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Length of Assignment: 13 weeks
• Nursings Role: Requires a Licensed Medical Professional with at least 2 years of experience in operating room cardiovascular (OR OH) surgery, including open heart, open vascular, and endovascular procedures
• Certifications/Degrees: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Required Qualifications: Certified in advanced cardiovascular life support; 2+ years of surgical experience in OR open heart procedures; licensure in the state of Texas or ability to obtain prior to start date
• On Call: Yes
• Float or Weekend Requirements: Only if called in
• Special Notes: Skill in handling complex surgical cases, critical thinking, and collaborative team work are essential
• Position involves working in a high-acuity surgical environment with a patient ratio of approximately 1 to 1, ensuring optimal patient care during invasive procedures.

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 #1288304. 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