Travel Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Care

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) nurse in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care for patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures, including open heart surgeries and minimally invasive valve replacements. The role requires experienced cardiovascular surgical nursing skills within a hospital setting that features advanced equipment and a dynamic team environment.

Job Details:

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, from 07:00AM to 07:00PM, starting 10/19/2026 and ending 01/18/2027.

Required Qualifications: Valid certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS), with 3 or more years of cardiovascular surgery experience. Candidate must be adaptable to hospital policies and possess strong clinical skills specific to cardiovascular procedures such as CABG, valve replacements, thoracic and vascular surgeries.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with orthopedic/neuro procedures and DaVinci robotic systems is preferred. Familiarity with MediTech documentation system and experience in a Level 2 Trauma Center environment are advantageous.

Additional Information: The role involves working within a 12-bed unit performing high-level cardiovascular surgeries in a top-performing hospital that is accredited in stroke, chest pain, and cancer care. The team values collaboration, advanced technology, and continuous staff development. Candidate will be expected to perform hourly updates to patient families and adhere to unit-specific policies and guidelines.

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 #1321558. 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