Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Norfolk, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/06/2026
- Duration: 10 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart nurse position in en_US. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care within a busy cardiovascular operating suite. The ideal candidate will bring comprehensive OR experience, particularly in open heart procedures, supporting the healthcare providers mission to deliver exceptional cardiac surgical care.
Job Details:
- Position Description: The OR Open Heart nurse will assist in cardiovascular surgical procedures in a suite with seven operating rooms, including a cysto room and c-section rooms. The role involves handling a caseload of approximately 15-24 cases daily, primarily heavy ortho, gyn, urology, spine, ENT, GI, general surgeries, along with specialized cardiovascular cases. Common procedures include total joints, C-sections, vascular surgeries such as fem pops, cut downs, hybrid cath lab cases, stent placements, fistulas, and CABG surgeries.
- Required Qualifications: BLS & ACLS certifications, valid nursing license, minimum 3 years of OR experience, specialization in operating room open heart procedures, experience in acute settings, ability to perform c-sections, minimum of 1-year experience in the field, and relevant educational background.
- Schedule: The shift runs from 0630 to 1500 hours or 0900 to 1730 hours, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The schedule is managed by the facilitys scheduling team.
- Additional Information: The position involves on-call responsibilities during weeknights, weekends, and holidays as specified, with a typical call response time of 20 minutes. Orientation includes half a day with HR, followed by unit training with a technician, totaling 3-4 days.
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 #1332799. 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