Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $2,950 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:
CVORDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
10/05/2026Duration:
13 weeks40 hours per weekShift:
10 hours, daysEmployment Type:
TravelJob Summary:Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) nurse position in an acute care setting. This role involves circulating in cardiac surgery procedures such as CABG, valve repair or replacement, TAVRs, and aortic root surgeries, along with other specialties as needed. The position requires providing high-quality patient care within a well-equipped surgical environment.

Job Details

Schedule: 4 x 10-hour days with call, generally totaling 40 hours per week, with 10-15 days of call per month, including weekends.

Required Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a registered nurse, minimum 1 year of operating room experience including CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) experience, and active certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS - American Heart Association/American Red Cross), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS - American Heart Association/American Red Cross), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS - American Heart Association/American Red Cross).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within a hybrid catheterization lab during TAVR procedures.

Float

Float within the department may be required to assist in other specialties such as urology, orthopedics, plastics, ENT, etc., depending on comfort and skill level.

Additional Information

Orientation typically lasts one week to familiarize new staff with department protocols and procedures. The department has 7 operating rooms, including 1 CVOR and a hybrid catheterization lab, with an ICU of 10 beds. The nurse-to-patient ratio is approximately 1-5 cases per day per room, with an average of 10-20 cases daily across the department.

Charting System

EPIC

BSN Requirement

No

Trauma Level

Level 3

Care Setting

Acute care hospital

Shift Notes

10-hour days with call coverage as described.

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 # . Pay package is based on 10 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 planReferral bonus