Travel Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Care

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Operating Room (OR) open heart procedures at a healthcare facility in Erie, Pennsylvania. This position involves providing specialized surgical nursing care for cardiac procedures within a busy cardiac operating suite. The RN will be responsible for assisting in cardiovascular surgeries, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining sterile environments throughout the operative process.

Job Details:

Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, with shifts starting at 7:00 AM and ending at 5:00 PM.

Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, at least 3 years of experience in operating room open heart procedures, and experience in cardiovascular (CVOR) surgery. Must have completed CV-OR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) training or certification. Offer requires phone interview and prior CV-OR experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-acuity cardiac surgeries, proficiency in sterile techniques, and familiarity with cardiac anesthesia protocols.

Additional Information: The position requires work every other weekend and holidays. Candidates must be willing to undergo flu and COVID-19 vaccinations unless medical or religious declinations are provided. Offers require response within 48 hours; once accepted, time off cannot be altered.

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 #1282285. 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