Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The Operating Room (OR) Open Heart registered nurse (RN) position is located at a healthcare facility dedicated to providing comprehensive cardiac surgical care. This role involves perioperative nursing care for open heart procedures, including adult cardiac surgeries such as CABG, surgical valves, and thoracic interventions. The RN will work on a full-time schedule during dayshift hours, supporting a specialized team within a facility recognized for its quality and safety standards.
Job Details
- Schedule: Dayshift, 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current RN license eligible for licensure in Missouri or licensed in Missouri; BLS and ACLS certifications from American Heart Association; 0+ years of experience in the Operating Room Open Heart specialty
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The RN will utilize the nursing process in perioperative practice, including thorough patient assessments, collaborative care planning, and execution of nursing interventions. Responsibilities include maintaining asepsis and infection control, providing wound exposure and hemostasis techniques, and collaborating with surgical teams during complex cardiac procedures. Candidates must demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and reliability to succeed in this highly specialized environment. The assignment duration is 13 weeks, starting September 21, 2026, with the possibility of extension based on operational needs.
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 #1304084. 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