Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) nurse opportunity in a well-established healthcare facility. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care for cardiac surgery patients within an acute hospital setting. The role requires a dedicated professional comfortable working in a high-acuity environment, supporting complex cardiac procedures and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 10-hour shifts, Days, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid state license (compact license accepted), at least 1 year of experience in operating room or open heart surgery, certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and skills specified as per Unrestricted Device Identification (UDI) guidelines.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in adult open heart or cardiac surgery units, familiarity with Epic charting system, and certification from recognized professional organizations.
- Float: Float: Float rotation may be required within scope to meet facility needs.
- Additional Information:
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- End date: 01/04/2027
- Candidate must be able to work at least 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day).
- All RTO requests must be included with the application and approved prior to start.
- Candidates must have stable availability for the duration of the contract to ensure continuous patient care delivery.
- No facility, hospital, clinic, or organization names are included; generic facility reference applies.
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 #1307133. 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