Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist - $2,315 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a CVOR Technologist for a travel assignment in Pittsburgh, PA. The role covers open heart and cardiac surgery cases with rotating 12-hour shifts (days, evenings, nights) and a 36-hour minimum per week. Travel experience and trauma exposure are required, with NCCT/NBSTSA certification preferred.

Housing options and full benefits are provided. The position involves adapting to a dynamic OR environment, responding to calls, and delivering high-quality patient care in a

Qualifications

• CVOR experience within the last 3 years is required.
• Certification from NCCT or NBSTSA is required.
• Minimum 2 years CVOR and 1 year Level 1 Trauma in the last 3 years.
• Recent travel nursing experience (1+ year) expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide care during cardiac and surgical cases in the OR.
• Rotate shifts including days, evenings, and nights.
• Respond to call requirements within scheduled times.
• Support OR coverage without requiring scrubbing during procedures.

Skills

CVOR experience

Trauma experience

Travel nursing

NCCT/NBSTSA certification

Scrub not required

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The operating room specialty, focusing on open heart procedures, is located in a healthcare facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This position involves coverage of a variety of cardiac and surgical cases, with rotating shifts including days, evenings, and nights. The role requires adapting to a dynamic surgical environment, providing expert care during high-acuity procedures, and responding to call responsibilities as scheduled.

Job Details

• Schedule: Evenings shift with 12 hours per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications from NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) or NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting); a minimum of 2 years of recent CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) experience within the last 3 years; at least 1 year of Level 1 Trauma experience within the last 3 years; recent travel experience of at least 1 year; candidates should not need to scrub during procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Cardiac Robotics, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation, and Heart Transplant procedures; strong coverage of general, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, trauma, robotics, and transplant cases, including heart transplants.
• Additional Information: All shifts are rotating (days, evenings, nights); call response time is within 30 minutes. In-house call rooms are available for use if needed. No float rotation is required for this assignment. The initial assignment start date is 08/24/2026.
• Location: 320 EAST NORTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212.

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

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: Operating Room Tech / 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