Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $2,470 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Bellingham, Washington. The role focuses on the Open Heart OR, requiring surgical scrub duties and OR support. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient cardiac cases.

Responsibilities include patient monitoring, scrub duties, and assisting in complex surgeries. This position offers travel compensation and comprehensive benefits with on-call weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• High proficiency in cardiac, neuro, vascular, gynecological, orthopedic, and robotic surgery, with charge/lead experience preferred.
• Must have at least 2 years of recent cardiac scrub experience and strong OR experience in general, neuro, or vascular surgery.
• EPIC charting system experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized perioperative nursing care for cardiac surgery procedures.
• Perform surgical scrub duties and assist in complex cases.
• Support interdisciplinary teams and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Cardiac scrub experience

Open heart OR

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

BLS certification

ACLS certification

CNOR certification

washington RN license

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Nurse in the healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care for cardiac surgery procedures, with responsibilities that include surgical scrub duties, patient monitoring, and assisting in complex surgical cases. The position requires adaptability to work in both cardiac and general operating room settings based on case availability and staffing needs.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CNOR, EPIC experience (minimum 1 year)
• Education Requirements: Valid licensure in the applicable state; active Washington license application possible, with licensure in process.
• Years of Experience: 2 years recent cardiac scrub experience required; 1 year of EPIC charting system experience preferred.
• Location Requirements: Candidates outside a 60+ mile radius accepted; local candidates are not accepted.
• Schedule: Days shift, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: High proficiency in cardiac, neuro, vascular, gynecological, orthopedic, and robotic surgery, with charge/lead experience preferred. Must have at least 2 years of recent cardiac scrub experience and strong OR experience in general, neuro, or vascular surgery.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support interdisciplinary teams, use of EPIC electronic charting system, and providing coverage for cardiac cases, including on-call duties with rotations for weekends and evenings.
• Submission Requirements: Submit with proof of vaccination, certifications, references from the past 2 years (including one supervisor), and documentation of licensure status.

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 #1306876. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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