Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist - $2,450 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a CVOR Technologist for a travel assignment. Open heart and cardiac surgery coverage with rotating shifts. 12-hour evenings, total minimum 36 hours per week across multiple cases.

The role requires NCCT or NBSTSA certification, 2+ years CVOR within 3 years, and 1 year Level 1 Trauma experience. Travel experience is preferred; no scrubbing required.

Qualifications

• Requires NCCT or NBSTSA certification.
• Minimum 2 years CVOR experience within last 3 years.
• Minimum 1 year Level 1 Trauma experience within last 3 years.
• Recent travel experience of at least 1 year.
• Scrub role not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for cardiovascular operating room cases.
• Handle rotating 12-hour shifts including evenings.
• Maintain high standard of patient care in a high-acuity environment.
• Respond to call as scheduled; prepare for open heart procedures.

Skills

CVOR expertise

Surgical tech experience

Cardiac care

Trauma patient care

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

NBSTSA/NCCT certification

Tools

Cardiac Robotics

LVAD experience

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel CVOR Technologist for a travel job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• 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

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date: 2026-10-15

Cross Country Job ID #1261584. 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.

Additional Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus