Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $2,670 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel assignment in Houston, TX. The OR OH position involves circulating in a high-acuity cardiovascular program, supporting complex cardiac and thoracic procedures with a skilled surgical team.

Schedule features 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, with weekday shifts and weekend call requirements. This travel role offers private housing or housing stipend, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive pay package.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license with current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum 3 years of cardiovascular operating room circulating experience.
• Experience or proficiency with scrubbing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Circulate in a high-acuity OR cardiovascular program.
• Support a variety of cardiac and thoracic procedures.
• Work with a team of surgeons; 40 hours per week; weekend call as required.

Skills

CVOR circulating experience

RN license

ACLS

BLS

Job description

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

Specialty:

CVORDiscipline:

RNStart Date:

10/05/2026Duration:

13 weeks40 hours per weekShift:

8 hoursEmployment Type:

Travel

Job Summary:

Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) nurse position in a high-acuity, nationally-recognized cardiovascular and thoracic surgical program. The role involves circulating in a fast-paced, complex environment, supporting a variety of advanced cardiac and thoracic procedures with a team of highly-skilled surgeons. The assignment ensures comprehensive exposure to a broad spectrum of cardiovascular surgeries, ideal for experienced OR nurses seeking to expand their specialized skills.

Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with shift times from 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM or 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM. Minimum of 40 hours per week. Shift notes include call minimum requirements of one weekday and one full weekend per month, with potential variation based on staffing needs.

Required Qualifications:

Valid RN license; BLS and ACLS certifications; at least 3 years of cardiovascular operating room circulating experience; experience or proficiency with scrubbing preferred but not required; no trauma level required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with high-acuity cardiovascular and thoracic procedures, including CABG, MVR, AVR, Kidney Transplant, Robotics (Thoracic and Cardiac), Peripheral Vascular, Thoracic, Aortic Repair, Vascular Access, Hybrid procedures (TEVAR/EVAR, TAVR), Impella, IABP, ECMO.

Additional Information:

The position is within a specialty unit performing a high volume of complex cardiovascular cases. Candidates should have the ability to adapt general CVOR knowledge to varied surgical approaches and support multiple surgeons. High acuity environment requires strong clinical judgment, quick decision-making, and teamwork. Shifts may include weekend and holiday coverage, with mandatory call response time of 30 minutes.

BenefitsThe

benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:Private housing or generous housing allowanceComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverageDependent health insurance with prescription coverageCompetitive salariesReferral bonusesTravel reimbursement401(k) retirement planDirect deposit/free checkingUnlimited free CE creditsCross Country Job ID #1304827. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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 planReferral bonus

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room Open Heart