Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $2,210 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN CVOR in Houston, TX, to support a high-volume cardiovascular operating room. The role focuses on open heart and vascular procedures, requiring expertise in CVOR environments and a collaborative, fast-paced team setting.

The position offers 40 hours per week with 10-hour days, travel benefits, and standard travel nurse incentives. BLS/ACLS certifications and CVOR experience are required; weekend/on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience in cardiovascular settings.
• Experience in open heart and vascular procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cardiovascular surgeries within the CVOR suite.
• Collaborate with surgeons, perfusionists, and scrub staff during cases.
• Maintain sterile technique and patient safety in high-pressure cases.
• Deliver perioperative care and monitor patient status pre- and post-op.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

CVOR experience

Cardiac surgery

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary
Operating Room Open Heart Specialist position available in Houston, Texas. This role involves working in a high-volume cardiovascular operating room, performing complex cardiac and vascular surgical procedures. The position requires a skilled professional capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment and collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Job Details

• Schedule: 10-hour shift, minimum 40 hours per week, starting 09/07/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Minimum of 2 years of experience exclusively in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) environments.
• Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with 5+ years of scrub and circulate experience in cardiac and vascular surgery will be considered first.
• Float: Float rotation may be required across main operating room, catheterization lab, and interventional radiology (IR) departments.
• Additional Information:
  • The unit has 5 CVORs, including hybrid and shared hybrid/CathLab suites.
  • Staff consists of 7 Registered Nurses (including 1 Clinical Nurse Coordinator, 1 PRN, 1 PT) and 6 Certified Surgical Technologists (CST).
  • Typical procedures include complex vascular procedures, cardiac surgeries such as sternotomies, CABG, AVR, MVR, VSD repair, Impella/ECMO insertion, ascending/descending aorta repair, TAVRs, and thoracic robotic cases.
  • Candidate must have the ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to emergencies.
  • The dress code is black scrubs, provided by the unit.
  • Weekend and on-call availability are required for this position.

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

Posted Date: 2026-08-20

Cross Country Job ID #1277338. 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