Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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 in a hospital setting. This position involves circulating complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgery cases, including procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), aortic valve replacements (AVR), mitral valve replacements (MVR), ascending aortic aneurysm repairs, and other advanced cardiac surgeries. The role requires providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, supporting surgical teams during procedures, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse (RN) licensure in the state, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, 0 years of experience is acceptable.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventricular assist devices, robotic thoracotomy procedures.
- Scope of Role: Able to circulate complex cardiovascular and thoracic cases including CABG, AVR, MVR, ascending aortic aneurysms, aortic root replacements, abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs, femoral-popliteal bypass, carotid endarterectomy, arteriovenous (AV) fistula, Impella placement, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cases, thoracotomy, and robotic thoracotomy.
- Patient Ratio: 1:1.
- Number of Beds in Unit: 4 operating room suites.
- Scrubs: Provided by hospital.
- Additional Information: Travelers must attach required licenses and certifications; submissions missing these will be rejected. Drivers licenses and permanent home addresses must be included and match ID. Travelers must be greater than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted.
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 #1314174. 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