Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $2,290 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This CardioVascular Operating Room (CVOR) Nurse position is located on the 2nd floor of a healthcare facility in Houston, Texas. The role involves supporting a dedicated cardiovascular surgery unit specializing in cardiac and vascular procedures, including complex surgeries such as dissection, thoracoabdominal approach cases, sternotomy, CABG/AVR/MVR, VSD repair, Impella/ECMO insertion, ascending/descending aorta repair, thoracic robotic cases, and TAVRs. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Position Type: Healthcare professional (HCP) - Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH)
• Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS, ACLS certifications; at least 2 years of CVOR experience exclusively in cardiac and vascular surgery; scrub and circulate experience of 5 years; current license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to work well under pressure.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit consists of 5 CVORs including 1 hybrid and 1 hybrid shared with the catheterization laboratory.
  • Staffing includes 7 registered nurses (with one clinical nurse coordinator, one PRN, and one part-time) and 6 surgical technologists.
  • Call is required, including weekends.
  • Black scrubs are provided by the CVOR unit.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Position Number: 1/1.

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 #1277338. 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: 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