Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The Operating Room (OR) Open Heart position is based in a large healthcare organization. This role involves providing specialized cardiac surgical care in a high-acuity environment. The selected candidate will work a 12-hour day shift with call responsibilities and must be capable of scrubbing for complex cardiac procedures.
Job Details
- Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid VR (Ventricular Reconstruction) Certified Registered Nurse (CVOR/RN) license, minimum of 2 years CVOR operating room experience, prior travel experience, ability to scrub in cardiac surgeries, and willingness to take 24-7 call duty.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with complex CABG, valve, repeat cardiac procedures, ECMO, VAD, heart and lung transplants, PTE, cardiac trauma, or adult congenital cases.
- Additional Information: Orientation dates are scheduled for 10/26/2026, 11/02/2026, 11/09/2026, and 11/16/2026, with a required 26-week commitment. Excessive time off cannot be approved; limited time off is expected. Travel is required for this role. All travelers must be prepared for call duty, with three layers of call coverage available 24-7, which varies every six weeks. The position is for adult patients only; there is no pediatric component. Candidates may float between operating room locations but not different facilities.
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 #1312197. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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