- Specialty
- CVOR
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Specialist in open heart procedures is responsible for providing expert surgical assistance within the cardiovascular operating room environment. The role involves scrubbing for a variety of complex cardiac surgeries, including bypass, valve replacements, aortic dissection repairs, TAVR procedures, and thoracic surgeries utilizing da Vinci robotic technology. The position is located at a hospital in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week, starting on 09/07/2026
- Required Qualifications: Certification in basic life support (BLS); minimum of 1 year of experience in operating room assisting, specifically with cardiac cases requiring bypass, thoracic surgeries, ECMO initiation, and robotic-assisted procedures; proficiency in scrubbing for open heart surgeries.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with da Vinci surgical system, ECMO procedures, and thoracic surgeries such as VATS lobectomy and mediastinal lymph node biopsy.
- Additional Information: The role entails ability to take call, with the unit operational hours from 06:30 to 15:00. Call starts at 15:00 when assigned, with weekend call coverage on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday when scheduled. The candidate must adhere to hospital-provided scrubs uniform and unit-specific policies.
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 #1300482. Pay package is based on 8 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