Travel Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Care

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) specialty position in a healthcare facility. The role involves circulating for Cardiothoracic, Peripheral Vascular, and Transplant (Heart and Lung) surgeries. The candidate must possess circulating OR skills with a strong proficiency in cardiac and thoracic procedures. The position requires teamwork rotation for on-call coverage, including one weekend day per four-week cycle.

Job Details:

Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Certifications in circulating OR skills checklist demonstrating proficiency in cardiac and thoracic procedures, with at least 1 year of experience in operating room open heart settings.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Team 1 Cardiothoracic, Peripheral Vascular, and Transplant (Heart and Lung) surgery teams.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: The role entails circulating cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries within a structured team rotation for on-call duties, including one weekend shift every four weeks. The start date is 11/09/2026, with an end date of 02/08/2027.

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 #1318711. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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