GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Operating Room Contract
Advance your nursing career with a 13-week CVOR travel nurse contract in Rockford, Illinois. Join a specialized cardiovascular operating room team supporting complex cardiac and robotic surgical procedures alongside an experienced heart team. This Illinois travel nursing opportunity offers a welcoming Midwestern setting, outdoor recreation, urban amenities, and convenient access to the greater Chicago region.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Nursing Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,670–$2,810
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract End Date: January 30, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 10-hour day shifts, approximately 4 shifts per week
- Shift Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Call Coverage: Rotational call coverage, including occasional 24-hour Saturday or Sunday call
- Healthcare Setting: On-site cardiovascular operating room
- Location: Rockford, Illinois
CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Illinois
- At least 3 years of verifiable cardiovascular operating room or cardiothoracic operating room experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting robotic surgery procedures
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Ability to work 10-hour day shifts and participate in a rotating call schedule
- Strong collaboration, communication, and critical-thinking skills in a high-acuity perioperative environment
CVOR RN Responsibilities
- Provide specialized perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
- Function effectively as a circulator and/or scrub nurse according to unit needs and clinical competency
- Support robotic cardiac and surgical procedures using safe, evidence-based nursing practices
- Prepare the cardiovascular operating room, equipment, instruments, and supplies for scheduled procedures
- Maintain strict sterile technique and promote patient safety throughout the perioperative experience
- Monitor patient status, communicate changes promptly, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the broader heart team
- Assist with surgical counts, specimen handling, clinical documentation, and operating room turnover
- Participate in scheduled rotational call coverage, including occasional weekend call
Apply now for this CVOR Registered Nurse travel contract in Rockford, Illinois, and join a dedicated cardiovascular surgical team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #528470. 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: CVOR
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.