Travel RN- Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Santa Monica, California.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The operating room open heart nurse position is located in Santa Monica, California. This role involves providing specialized cardiac surgical care in a busy acute care hospital setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details:
Location: Santa Monica, California
Schedule: Days shift with 8 hours per shift and a minimum of 40 hours per week
Start Date: June 29, 2026
Required Qualifications: CA license must be in hand; 2 years of experience required; Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS); minimum 1 year of travel or community hospital experience; trauma level II experience preferred; community hospital experience preferred; current LA fire card within the last 30 days; references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years (can include Charge RNs/Lead); COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccine status unknown; must commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, NYE, NYD).
Additional Information: Must be willing to work 2 primary weekday calls (2230-0600), 2 secondary weekday calls (2230-0600), 2 primary weekend calls (0630-1900 or 1830-0600), and 2 secondary weekend calls (0630-1900 or 1830-0600).
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 #1268249. Pay package is based on 8 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.
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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus