- Specialty
- CVOR
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 26 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse with specialization in Open Heart procedures is sought for a travel assignment at a healthcare facility. The position involves circulating and scrubbing in cardiac, vascular, thoracic, and general surgeries, including experience with open heart cases. The assignment offers an opportunity to work within a Level I trauma center environment, supporting diverse service lines such as neuro, transplant, gynecology, urology, pediatrics, and robotics.
Job Details
- Job Type: Travel assignment in Operating Room Open Heart specialty
- Location: Not specified, but candidates must be at least 50 miles from the facility based on drivers license
- Schedule: 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week, with weekend and overnight call responsibilities (up to 2 overnight/week and 1 weekend/month). Call schedule begins on Friday at 5 PM through Monday at 6:30 AM.
- Required Qualifications: 24 months of current/recent operating room / CVOR experience; experience in cardiovascular surgery (80%) and general surgery (20%); circulating and scrubbing in open heart cases; EPIC electronic medical records experience within the past 3 years; active Iowa or multistate nursing license; BLS certification from the American Heart Association or ARC; drivers license; professional references within the past 24 months.
- Preferred Qualifications: Level I trauma experience; trauma Level II experience; prior travel experience within the last 15 months.
- Additional Information: Orientation scheduled on 09/14, 09/21, or 09/28 with sooner start preferred; travel across multiple campuses required; skills must be specific to operating room and CVOR disciplines.
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 #1295490. 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