Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $2,695 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) with a focus on open heart procedures in Asheville, North Carolina. This position involves providing perioperative care within a high-volume, award-winning hospital recognized for its clinical excellence. The role caters to experienced registered nurses (RN) specializing in cardiovascular surgery.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  The role involves scrub and circulating responsibilities for cardiovascular operating room cases including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, ventricular assist device (VAD) insertions, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), lobectomy, pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) insertions, septal myectomy, Ross procedures, endoscopic vein harvest (EVH), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertions, femoral cannulation, and circulatory arrest. The hospital's ORs are equipped with Stryker systems, and documentation is managed via Cerner. On-call shifts will be assigned and rotated among staff, and infrequent floating may be required.

• Required Qualifications:
  Valid RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, extensive expertise and experience in the RN Circulator role in cardiovascular surgeries. Experience in scrub/first assist is preferred but not essential. The candidate should possess a minimum of one year of relevant clinical experience.

• Additional Information:
  The position requires adherence to hospital dress code and unit policies provided during orientation. This is not a training facility, and cases are conducted efficiently. The hospital holds esteemed recognitions, including a three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Magnet designation for nursing excellence. The assignment is scheduled to start on October 12, 2026, and conclude on January 11, 2027, with a schedule of days shifts totaling 40 hours per week.

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 #1328909. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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