Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart specialist position in Augusta, Georgia. This role involves supporting the organizations open-heart surgical program, with a focus on cardiovascular procedures. The position requires experienced circulating skills in open-heart surgeries and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days, 10:45am-9:45pm, four 10-hour shifts per week.
- Required Qualifications: All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or ARC-ALS (American Red Cross Advanced Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support) or ARC-BLS, RN (Registered Nurse) license or RN - Multi-state Compact license.
- Additional Qualifications: At least one year of cardiovascular or specialized surgical experience, including CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) circulating experience. Previous travel experience supporting open-heart programs is preferred.
- Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of trends in cardiovascular surgery, critical thinking, prioritization of patient care, effective communication in English, organizational skills, and flexibility in work hours. Emergency call coverage is required including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
- Experience: No minimum experience specified, but candidates with 2-3 years of open-heart circulating experience are preferred.
- Notes: Support for the organizations open-heart program with prior travel experience in similar settings is desirable.
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 #1290014. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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