Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Specialist Location: Not Specified. This position involves working within a high-acuity, nationally-recognized Cardiovascular and Thoracic program. The role requires highly-skilled, experienced staff capable of circulating in a fast-paced, complex environment, supporting a diverse surgical team including approximately 25 surgeons. The professional will assist in a variety of cardiovascular and thoracic procedures, utilizing extensive prior experience and general cardiovascular operating room knowledge.
Job Details
- Position Description: The role supports a nationally-recognized cardiovascular and thoracic program that handles complex cases such as CABG, MVR, AVR, kidney transplants, robotics (thoracic and cardiac), peripheral vascular, thoracic, aortic repair, vascular access, hybrid procedures (TEVAR/EVAR, TAVR), Impella, IABP, ECMO, among others. The candidate must be able to circulate and potentially scrub (preferred but not required).
- Qualifications: RN license, BLS, ACLS certifications required. Minimum of 2 years of cardiovascular operating room circulating experience is required.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week. Shifts may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays, with a call response time of 30 minutes.
- Additional Information: The position entails working in a high-acuity environment with a focus on cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, operating with EPIC electronic health record system. The role involves a call minimum of one weekday and one full weekend per month, with potentially more based on staffing needs. No float rotation required.
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 #1331132. Pay package is based on 8 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