Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $1,785 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a CVOR Circulator for a travel assignment in Austin, TX, performing intraoperative duties for complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular cases. The role requires independent work in a fast-paced OR and involves 40 hours weekly across 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM shifts with call coverage.

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ CVOR experience, verifiable references from prior travel assignments, and an active Nursys license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recent CVOR circulator experience in a high-volume setting.
• Must provide verifiable references from prior travel assignments.
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support high-volume cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries as CVOR circulator.
• Attend 11:00 AM–11:30 PM shifts with weekend call coverage.
• Adhere to department requirements and provide exceptional perioperative care.

Skills

3 years CVOR experience

Independent worker

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Nursys License

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (Open Heart), located in the heart of a healthcare facility, is seeking a skilled CVOR Circulator to support high-volume cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries. This role involves performing intraoperative duties for complex procedures including coronary artery bypass, valve repair/replacement, aortic dissection repair, heart transplantation, and adult ECMO, among others. The candidate must be capable of functioning independently in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: The CVOR service line provides surgical interventions for routine and complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures. These include coronary artery bypass, valve repair/replacement, aortic dissection, heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, impella, intra-aortic balloon pump placement, and adult ECMO. Procedures are performed in a dedicated CVOR service line with capacity for four concurrent surgeries requiring cardiopulmonary bypass, including endovascular and thoracic interventions.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of recent full-time experience as a CVOR circulator in a high-volume hospital setting, with demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures. Must provide verifiable references from at least two prior travel assignments confirming no training was needed. Must be able to function independently in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The shifts are weekdays, based on department needs at the time of interview, with participation in call coverage after normal hours and on weekends.
• Required Qualifications: Professional: Ascension Profile, Professional: Ascension 2, Professional References, Ascension Skills Checklist, License: Nursys License, License/Certificate Verification.
• Start Date: 10/25/2026
• End Date: 01/23/2027
• Additional Information: Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years recent full-time experience as a CVOR circulator in a high-volume hospital setting, demonstrating proficiency in all aspects of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures. Extensive onboarding is not required for eligible candidates, and verifiable references from prior travel assignments are mandatory.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1329843. 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