Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $3,055 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a CVOR RN for a travel nursing assignment in Asheville, North Carolina. The open Heart OR role involves surgical assistance and circulator duties in a high-performing cardiac surgery environment.

The position requires a valid RN license and BLS, with experience as RN Circulator in cardiovascular procedures preferred. The assignment runs 13 weeks, with 40 hours per week on days, and travel housing and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience as RN Circulator in cardiovascular procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical assistance and circulator duties for complex cardiovascular cases.
• Support OR team in CABG, valve replacement, and VAD procedures.

Skills

CVOR

RN

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart specialist position in Asheville, North Carolina. This role involves providing surgical assistance and circulator duties for complex cardiovascular procedures, including CABG, valve replacement, and VAD insertions. It requires extensive expertise in the RN Circulator role within a high-performing, fast-paced cardiac surgery environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN License, BLS certification, extensive expertise and experience in the RN Circulator role for cardiovascular procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Scrub/first assist experience and proficiency is preferred but not required.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit has 6 operating rooms specializing in cardiac surgeries, with all cases requiring 1 scrub and 1 circulator. Pump cases also require a first assist/Heart Holder, which can be an RN or CST. Candidate must be familiar with Cerner documentation system and hospital-specific policies will be provided during orientation. The facility boasts a 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) with excellent surgical outcomes. No training for medical staff; cases are highly efficient.

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 #1318605. 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