Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $2,455 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

A travel nurse recruiting agency is seeking a Registered Nurse for a CVOR travel nursing position in Louisville, Kentucky. The role involves managing patient care before, during, and after open-heart surgery and requires at least one year of acute care experience. Benefits include private housing, comprehensive health insurance, and competitive salaries. Applicants must hold an active RN license. This is a 13-week travel contract offering 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care experience in the CVOR specialty.
• Must hold an active RN license.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of patients before, during, and after open-heart surgery.
• Prepare patients and instruments for surgery.
• Monitor patient status during operations.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient monitoring

Operating room management

Pre- and post-op education

Education

Active RN license

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/11/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

As an operating room open heart nurse (RN OR-OH), you will manage the care of patients before, during, and after open-heart surgery. Working primarily within the operating suite, you will be responsible for preparing the patient, handling and preparing operating instruments and equipment, monitoring patient status, and assisting with open-heart surgeries. You'll also provide pre- and post-op education and moral support to patients and their families.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license

Benefits

• 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
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1248384. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room Open Heart.